Cold‑Case Break: Texas Suspect Arrested After 40 Years

A breakthrough in a long‑cold Texas murder has led to the arrest of Bobby Charles Taylor Sr., who is now 60 years old.

Investigators used new DNA techniques to match evidence from the scene of a 1986 crime in Montgomery County.

The victim, 16‑year‑old Deanna Ogg, was found dead on a logging road near Porter. She had been assaulted and killed just two hours after leaving home for a family gathering.

In 1987, a man was initially jailed and later cleared when DNA tests proved he was innocent.

For decades the case stalled until 2020, when state police added it to a special DNA program. Advanced testing and family‑tree research finally linked the crime scene sample to Taylor.

Authorities discovered that Taylor had been a wanted person for another felony and was believed to be hiding in Mexico. Montgomery County deputies coordinated with Mexican police, leading to Taylor’s surrender on April 24, 2026, in Mexico City. He faces new charges for jumping bail on that unrelated offense.

During a recent press briefing, officials released several mugshots of Taylor from arrests dating back to 1985.

Deanna’s mother attended the event and received a heartfelt message from the sheriff, honoring her daughter’s life and faith.