Topline: Detectives believed the accomplice was likely in possession of the murder weapon.
Published: February 28, 2025 8:00 am ET
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Top: Travis Hodge; bottom left: Uriah Urick; bottom right: Tara King; background: suspected murder weapon(s). (Photos via Galveston County Sheriff's Office)
LAREDO, TX — A 35-year-old man has been arrested for his role in the capital murder of a grandmother by her teenage granddaughter.
According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Travis Hodge was arrested as the suspect who drove Uriah Urick and Tara King to Laredo in an attempt to evade law enforcement after the capital murder of Tammy King.
As previously reported, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office announced the successful apprehension of two teen suspects charged with Capital Murder in connection to the homicide of Tammy King, which occurred on February 5, 2025.
The suspects, Tara King and Uriah Urick, were located and arrested in Laredo, Texas with the assistance of the USMS Gulf Coast Violent Offender’s Task Force – Laredo Division and Galveston Division.
The suspects were apprehended on February 9, 2025 following an intensive investigation and a multi-jurisdictional manhunt.
Deputies from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare concern at Tammy’s residence located at 4723 15th St, Bacliff, Texas, around 11 a.m. on February 6.
The call was made by a close friend of Tammy, who she had been unable to make contact with for over a week.
Upon arrival, Patrol Deputies found Tammy deceased inside the residence. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene to conduct an investigation.
Investigators discovered evidence indicating foul play.
Tara King was identified as the victim’s granddaughter by ABC affiliate KTRK.
During the continued investigation, detectives believed Travis Hodge was likely in possession of the murder weapon.
On Wednesday, February 26, the Crime Reduction Unit conducted a traffic stop on Travis Hodge, where he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and plastic baggies consistent with the distribution of methamphetamine.
Detectives interviewed Travis Hodge, who admitted to being a felon and told detectives that Uriah Urick and Tara King gave him stolen firearms. Detectives, along with investigators from the Crime Scene Unit, recovered two firearms, ammunition, and additional evidence from Travis Hodge’s storage shed nearby.
The Galveston County District Attorney’s Office accepted charges on Travis Hodge for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (greater than 4 grams but less than 200 grams), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Hindering Apprehension, with no bond on any of the charges.
Hodge was transported to the Galveston County Jail.
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LAREDO, TX — A 35-year-old man has been arrested for his role in the capital murder of a grandmother by her teenage granddaughter.
According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Travis Hodge was arrested as the suspect who drove Uriah Urick and Tara King to Laredo in an attempt to evade law enforcement after the capital murder of Tammy King.
As previously reported, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office announced the successful apprehension of two teen suspects charged with Capital Murder in connection to the homicide of Tammy King, which occurred on February 5, 2025.
The suspects, Tara King and Uriah Urick, were located and arrested in Laredo, Texas with the assistance of the USMS Gulf Coast Violent Offender’s Task Force – Laredo Division and Galveston Division.
The suspects were apprehended on February 9, 2025 following an intensive investigation and a multi-jurisdictional manhunt.
Deputies from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare concern at Tammy’s residence located at 4723 15th St, Bacliff, Texas, around 11 a.m. on February 6.
The call was made by a close friend of Tammy, who she had been unable to make contact with for over a week.
Upon arrival, Patrol Deputies found Tammy deceased inside the residence. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene to conduct an investigation.
Investigators discovered evidence indicating foul play.
Tara King was identified as the victim’s granddaughter by ABC affiliate KTRK.
During the continued investigation, detectives believed Travis Hodge was likely in possession of the murder weapon.
On Wednesday, February 26, the Crime Reduction Unit conducted a traffic stop on Travis Hodge, where he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and plastic baggies consistent with the distribution of methamphetamine.
Detectives interviewed Travis Hodge, who admitted to being a felon and told detectives that Uriah Urick and Tara King gave him stolen firearms. Detectives, along with investigators from the Crime Scene Unit, recovered two firearms, ammunition, and additional evidence from Travis Hodge’s storage shed nearby.
The Galveston County District Attorney’s Office accepted charges on Travis Hodge for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (greater than 4 grams but less than 200 grams), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Hindering Apprehension, with no bond on any of the charges.
Hodge was transported to the Galveston County Jail.
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Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Top: Travis Hodge; bottom left: Uriah Urick; bottom right: Tara King; background: suspected murder weapon(s). (Photos via Galveston County Sheriff's Office)
LAREDO, TX — A 35-year-old man has been arrested for his role in the capital murder of a grandmother by her teenage granddaughter.
According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Travis Hodge was arrested as the suspect who drove Uriah Urick and Tara King to Laredo in an attempt to evade law enforcement after the capital murder of Tammy King.
As previously reported, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office announced the successful apprehension of two teen suspects charged with Capital Murder in connection to the homicide of Tammy King, which occurred on February 5, 2025.
The suspects, Tara King and Uriah Urick, were located and arrested in Laredo, Texas with the assistance of the USMS Gulf Coast Violent Offender’s Task Force – Laredo Division and Galveston Division.
The suspects were apprehended on February 9, 2025 following an intensive investigation and a multi-jurisdictional manhunt.
Deputies from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare concern at Tammy’s residence located at 4723 15th St, Bacliff, Texas, around 11 a.m. on February 6.
The call was made by a close friend of Tammy, who she had been unable to make contact with for over a week.
Upon arrival, Patrol Deputies found Tammy deceased inside the residence. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene to conduct an investigation.
Investigators discovered evidence indicating foul play.
Tara King was identified as the victim’s granddaughter by ABC affiliate KTRK.
During the continued investigation, detectives believed Travis Hodge was likely in possession of the murder weapon.
On Wednesday, February 26, the Crime Reduction Unit conducted a traffic stop on Travis Hodge, where he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and plastic baggies consistent with the distribution of methamphetamine.
Detectives interviewed Travis Hodge, who admitted to being a felon and told detectives that Uriah Urick and Tara King gave him stolen firearms. Detectives, along with investigators from the Crime Scene Unit, recovered two firearms, ammunition, and additional evidence from Travis Hodge’s storage shed nearby.
The Galveston County District Attorney’s Office accepted charges on Travis Hodge for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (greater than 4 grams but less than 200 grams), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Hindering Apprehension, with no bond on any of the charges.
Hodge was transported to the Galveston County Jail.
RELATED ARTICLE:
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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