84-year-old Texas man accused of killing roommate and her dog in "very, very brutal attack"
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An 84-year-old Texas man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing his roommate and her dog, authorities said.
Police in Austin, Texas responded to a deceased person call at a home in the city's University Hills area on Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the department. Austin Police Department officers found a dead woman and dog inside the home. The woman was later identified as Linda Mlsna, 83, the department said.
APD detective Israel Pina described the scene as a "very, very brutal attack," according to CBS affiliate CBS Austin. It's the 63rd homicide in the city this year, police said.
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