The cable man accused of brutally killing an 83-year-old grandmother in Texas could face the death penalty if convicted, authorities said Tuesday. Prosecutors said Holden knew Thomas through his job as a Spectrum cable worker and had previously been to the residence. He was not working at the time of Thomas' death, police said, according to KXAS-TV. "We are actively working with Irving police as they conduct their investigation.”Spectrum said a background check prior to Holden's employment with the utility did not turn up any criminal activity. Investigators said Holden used Thomas' debit card hours after the slaying and that he was captured on her home security video system walking into her home wearing the same clothing he was seen wearing when he used her card.

Source: Fox News December 18, 2019 00:33 UTC