Houston retired teacher murder: Carol Webber’s texts before death lead to arrest of her boyfriend, 66-year-old Clifton John Allen [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 74-year-old retired teacher who was murdered in a senior living center helped detectives solve her murder through her own text messages.

Carol Webber was found shot in her apartment at Treemont Senior Living on April 13.

The suspect, 66-year-old Clifton John Allen, is charged with murder and is behind bars on a $350,000 bond.

Records reveal he also lived at the Treemont and worked at a bookstore there. In court, it was said that Allen convinced Webber to transfer over her will and power of attorney to him.

ABC13 obtained those chilling messages showing Webber’s cries for help.

“I am trying to end my relationship with Cliff and he will not bring me my power of attorney, my will, and my insurance. I need prayer for this. Thanks,” the text read.

In court, officials said Webber confided in people leading up to her death, expressing concerns that Allen was becoming aggressive and threatened to kill her.

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