On May 19, 2025, Denton police conducted a welfare check at an apartment in the 5200 block of Par Drive, where they discovered the body of 39-year-old LaVera Wardell. Wardell shared the residence with her fiancé, 52-year-old William Joseph Oddo III. During the investigation, detectives found evidence indicating that Oddo had purchased and used cleaning supplies in an attempt to tamper with the crime scene.
On June 2, authorities located and arrested Oddo at a motel in Mount Pleasant on a felony warrant for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. Following an interview, detectives obtained an additional warrant for murder. Oddo is being held at the City of Denton Jail with bond yet to be set.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released the official cause or manner of Wardell’s death.
This case has garnered attention from both local residents and advocacy groups, raising concerns about domestic violence and the importance of early intervention. Authorities encourage anyone with information related to this case to contact the Denton Police Department.
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