Travis Co. Sheriff's Office makes arrest in Lake Travis homicide

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff's Office said in a Saturday afternoon press release that it had arrested and charged a 37-year-old man in connection to a Friday afternoon homicide.

A 911 caller had asked for a welfare check on an elderly man, living in the 16300 block of E. Lake Shore Drive, around 2 p.m. Friday.

The caller was one of the man's relatives and told TCSO that the family hadn't heard from him in "an extended period of time," according to the release. The man's assisted living caretaker had also not contacted the family.

Deputies found an adult man "in advanced stages of decomposition" at the residence, according to the release. TCSO said its deputies also allegedly found a Chad Wayne Christopher at the scene. According to a TCSO spokesperson, the agency believes Christopher was the victim's caretaker.

Christopher was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder. He was booked into the the Travis County Jail around 10:30 p.m. Friday, according to jail records.

The victim's name has not been released by authorities, pending notification of next of kin. The Travis County Medical Examiner is working to identify the victim.

Those who have information about the incident should call TCSO at 512-854-1444.