An Indian-American man named Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah was brutally stabbed and beheaded by a co-worker in Dallas, find out more about him and the killing
The gruesome manner of the killing has shocked both the local and Indian-American communities in Dallas, Texas.
Both men worked at the Downtown Suites motel on Samuell Boulevard, east of Downtown and it has been revealed that Yordanis Cobos-Martinez was cleaning a room when Chandra Nagamallaiah came to tell him not to use a washing machine that was broken.
Who is Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah as video of East Dallas motel worker being beheaded by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez goes viral
Video then showed Cobos-Martinez leave the room, pull out a machete and start attacking Nagamallaiah despite his wife and son intervening.
Cobos-Martinez then took Nagamallaiah’s cell phone and key card from his pockets before again resuming the attack until Nagamallaiah’s head was removed from his body.
The suspect then kicked the head twice into the parking lot and proceeded to pick it up and carry it to the dumpster and put it inside.
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This is Indian man #ChandraNagamallaiah brutally hacked & decapitated by an illegal Mexican Catholic in Dallas of USA
So far @realDonaldTrump hasn’t even condemned his killing because he wasn’t white and blonde like #IrynaZarutska
Will @MEAIndia issue travel advisory for USA? pic.twitter.com/WXHCGqyArH
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According to police reports, the incident started with a petty workplace dispute but soon escalated into an unimaginable tragedy.
Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah beheaded by a co-worker
Nagamallaiah, who managed the Downtown Suites Motel in Dallas, was recently stabbed and beheaded by a co-worker named Yordanis Cobos-Martinez on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the altercation erupted between the two after Chandra reportedly told Yordanis not to use a broken washing machine. When Nagamallaiah asked another employee to translate his instructions to Cobos-Martinez instead of speaking directly, the suspect became enraged and resorted to violent means. The surveillance footage from the motel shows Cobos-Martinez grabbing a machete and attacking Nagamallaiah. As Chandra tried to flee toward the motel office, the suspect chased him down and carried out the fatal assault in full view of his wife and 18-year-old son.
Main suspect Yordanis Cobos-Martinez arrested and jailed
Police have arrested 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez just moments after the gruesome attack. Authorities managed to catch him while he was still bloodied and carrying the machete, which he used for killing. According to witnesses, Yordanis carried Nagamallaiah’s severed head to a dumpster before officers intervened. Notably, Cobos-Martinez has prior arrests for assault and auto theft in Houston and now faces a capital murder charge. He is currently in Dallas County Jail without bond, and records also show an immigration hold against him. Yordanis could likely face life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty if convicted.
Cuban immigrant Cobos-Martinez was a 37-year-old transient citizen of Dallas born on 20 March, 1988 who moved between states and drew police attention for erratic and criminal behavior. He had a violent record of being involved with bizarre incidents that made headlines well before this latest case. Following his arrest in Dallas, which turned into the most disturbing chapter, he is now accused of a murder so brutal that it has rattled the entire community.
He is an illegal immigrant and was released by ICE on 13 January, 2025. According to Harris County court records, Cobos-Martinez was previously charged with indecency with a child and assault causing bodily injury in 2018 and was also arrested in California in 2017 after he allegedly attempted to carjack a woman while n*ked.
The beheading of Indian-origin man Chandra Nagamallaiah at a Dallas, Texas motel in front of his screaming wife & son has been nearly blanked out in American media. This is what the selective normalisation of a violent society looks like. https://t.co/oTtUDNmP6a
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) September 12, 2025
Tributes and condolences
Following the news about the tragic death of Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, tributes and condolences have come pouring in. His friends and relatives recalled how they affectionately called him “Bob” and described him as a gentle and dedicated man. One family friend stated:
“This unimaginable tragedy was not only sudden but deeply traumatic. Bob was a kind soul who always put his family first.”
To support his grieving family and cover funeral costs, daily needs, and his son’s college education a fundraiser has been launched with the organizers writing:
“We want to ensure his wife and son have the support they need during this painful time. No one should have to face such a loss alone.”
Meanwhile, the Indian Consulate in Houston also expressed its shock, stating:
“We are deeply saddened by the brutal killing of Mr. Nagamallaiah. We are in touch with the family and offering all possible assistance.”
Funeral services for Chandra are scheduled for Saturday, with members of the Dallas Indian community expected to gather in large numbers.
Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah biography and age
This is the terrorist who beheaded #ChandraNagamallaiah
Judiciary is same everywhere. Looks like they are also following the same mantra of “every sinner has a future” and releasing the criminals to commit more crimes.#HindusUnderAttack #HinduLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/ijAtHVF5F0
— Tathvam-asi (@ssaratht) September 12, 2025
Indian-American East Dallas motel worker Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah was a 50-year-old resident of Dallas, Texas, who was born and raised in Karnataka, India. Nagamallaiah had moved to the United States in pursuit of a better life and worked tirelessly to support his family. Chandra served as the manager of Downtown Suites Motel in Dallas, and his friends and relatives described him as well-known in the local Indian community for being kind, hard-working, and family-focused.
Family
Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah is survived by his wife and 18-year-old son, who both witnessed the tragic and horrifying attack. Following his death, his loved ones described him as a devoted husband and a protective father.
🚨 Dallas County, TX: Yesterday, Yordanis Cobos-Martinez was arrested for Capital Murder in the death of Chandra Nagamallaiah.
He has an immigration detainer hold.
Cobos-Martinez, who was working at a motel, is accused of decapitating Nagamallaiah with a machete after… pic.twitter.com/MD8SYxVomh
— Illegal Alien Crimes (@ImmigrantCrimes) September 11, 2025
