Family of Texas Grandmother Killed by Cable Man Suing the Company – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The household of a grandmother who was killed in her Las Colinas dwelling by her cable man is suing the firm in a Dallas civil courtroom.

In December 2019, 83-year outdated Betty Thomas was stabbed to demise by Roy Holden Jr., who was employed as a cable technician for Spectrum at the time.

He carried out scheduled connectivity work at Thomas’ dwelling the day earlier than however in line with police, returned the subsequent day in his uniform, unscheduled and unannounced – claiming that the work wanted to be completed.

According to the police report, Holden was not on the clock however was driving the firm van. Police say after Holden killed her, he used her debit card hours after her homicide.

Holden pled responsible to first-degree homicide fees and was sentenced to life in jail in April 2021.

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Now, the household’s legal professional alleges Charter Communications, which operates as Spectrum, needs to be held answerable for Thomas’ demise. According to the public courtroom paperwork obtained by NBC 5, the lawsuit claims the firm misled and obstructed investigators and destroyed proof. The household can also be suing Holden.

The household’s lawyer additionally claims the firm didn’t do background checks on staff and had recognized of prior complaints in opposition to Holden in the months main as much as the homicide.

In an announcement to NBC 5, a Charter spokesperson denied these allegations:

“Mrs. Thomas was the victim of a tragic crime, and we are grateful that justice has been served, with the perpetrator in jail for life. Charter is committed to customer safety. The pre-employment criminal background check of the perpetrator showed no arrests, convictions or other crimes, nor did anything in his work performance suggest he was capable of the crime he committed.“

The civil trial is predicted to start in Dallas on Monday, June 6.