Texas Man Charged with Co-Worker's Desk Murder

Travis Merrill, a 51-year-old Texas man, has been charged with the murder of his co-worker, Tamhara Collazo, at Allegiance Trucks in Lewisville. Merrill reportedly became obsessed with Collazo, frustrated by what he perceived as her unauthorized long work breaks and lack of attention to him. Despite Collazo reporting his behavior to HR, Merrill's obsession continued, culminating in him ambushing and fatally shooting her at her desk after she returned from a lunch break. Merrill confessed to the murder, citing his intention to make her feel pain, and had meticulously tracked her breaks for months. The incident, witnessed by colleagues, led to Merrill's arrest without resistance and his detention on a $10 million bond. Allegiance Trucks has since closed its office indefinitely and is cooperating with law enforcement investigations.