Fort Worth man charged with mother's murder in alleged exorcism

Alexander Valdez, 23, has been charged with the murder of his mother, Teresita Sayson, in Fort Worth, Texas, after allegedly beating her to death during what he described as an 'exorcism.' When police arrived in response to a tip from a Snapchat group chat, Valdez answered the door covered in blood and carrying a Bible, telling officers he was performing witchcraft to kill his mother. Inside the home, police found Sayson dead from blunt force trauma, with a broken jewelry box—believed to be the murder weapon—nearby, as well as a deceased dog. Investigators say Valdez had sent a photo of the crime scene to friends on Snapchat, prompting one to call 911 and direct police to the scene. Valdez has declined to answer formal police questions and is being held on a $750,000 bond. The case has drawn attention due to its disturbing nature, social media involvement, and the suspect's statements about witchcraft and exorcism.