The Brief
- 53-year-old Christopher Sanders was arrested at his home in Denton earlier in March and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, 31-year-old Molly Richards.
- Richards had been living with Sanders since Oct. 2025 and had been missing since Nov. 2025, and she had been battling mental health issues prior to her disappearance.
- An arrest warrant states that officials believe Sanders buried Richards in South Dakota, although her remains have not yet been recovered.
DENTON, Texas – Little Elm Police have arrested a man in Denton and charged him with the murder of his girlfriend, who has been missing since last November.
Denton County man charged with murder of girlfriend
What we know:
53-year-old Christopher Sanders was arrested by Little Elm Police during a SWAT team raid of his Denton residence earlier in March.
He is being held in Denton County Jail and is charged with murder and accused of killing his girlfriend, 31-year-old Molly Richards.
Richards had been living with Sanders since last October, according to an arrest affidavit. Her last known contact was in November 2025.…