A Texas woman was arrested after officers say she fatally shot her husband and set his truck on fire before trying to escape in a kayak.
Faith Paige Goynes, 40, of Texas, was arrested and charged with murder and arson after authorities discovered the body of her common-law husband, Tomas Calavera Jr., 30, in San Antonio.
The investigation began when Calavera’s father was notified by the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office that Calhoun County officials had requested a welfare check for his son.
When he arrived at Calavera’s home, his father could not find him.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies then searched the property and found Calavera deceased in a closet.
He had suffered a gunshot wound to the face.
Following this discovery, Calhoun County deputies linked Goynes to the incident after she allegedly set fire to a 2024 GMC pickup in Port O’Connor, about 150 miles southeast of San Antonio.
Goynes is currently charged with murder and arson resulting in serious bodily injury or death and is being held in the Calhoun County Jail.
Faith Paige Goynes, 40, is charged with murder and arson causing serious bodily injury or death, according to Calhoun County Jail records.
According to the arrest warrant affidavit, the investigation revealed that Calavera’s truck was severely damaged by fire.
A yellow gas bottle and a lighter were discovered at the scene.
A witness reported observing a woman, later identified as Goynes, attempting to extinguish herself after walking away from the burning vehicle.
Deputies and a Texas Parks and Wildlife officer then found Goynes paddling away in a kayak.
Goynes suffered severe burns to her right hand and was found in possession of Calavera’s identification.
During interrogation, Goynes confessed to shooting Calavera, stealing his truck and setting it on fire. She was then taken into custody in Calhoun County on Monday.
The affidavit does not reveal any known connection between Goynes and Port O’Connor or Calhoun County.