Man charged with murder after his girlfriend’s body was found in a barrel

HOUSTON (TCN) — Family members of a woman found dead in a barrel say she was a victim of domestic violence.

On Dec. 10, police found the body of Christelrose Angel Ramirez, 41, in a chemical container dumped alongside Interstate 45, KRIV reports.

According to court documents obtained by the outlet, Ramirez was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Jesus Varela, 48, on Dec. 1. KHOU reports an autopsy determined Ramirez died from multiple gunshot wounds…

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