Elizabeth Pule Arellano

On April 17, 2016, Elizabeth Pule Arellano, aged 28, was tragically killed by her estranged husband, Rodolfo "Rudy" Arellano, in Fort Worth, Texas. Elizabeth's body was discovered in Lake Worth with a 119-pound concrete block tied around her neck. The horrific incident occurred after Elizabeth had spent the evening of April 15 out with colleagues. Following the gathering, she went to her parents' house, where she was last heard from. Early the next morning, her mother reported her missing, and later that day, her body was recovered from the lake after fishermen witnessed something falling from a bridge.

Rudy Arellano, Elizabeth's high school sweetheart and the father of their four children, was arrested and charged with her murder. Evidence against him included cell phone data and surveillance footage that placed him near Elizabeth's parents' home on the night she disappeared. Additionally, investigators found concrete blocks in his yard that matched the type used in the crime. Arellano eventually pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murder, which allowed him to avoid the death penalty but resulted in a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

The case shocked the community, and Elizabeth's family gave emotional victim impact statements in court, expressing their grief and confronting Rudy. Elizabeth was described as a loving mother who lived for her children, and her family is now caring for them, vowing to keep her memory alive. The crime has also highlighted the ongoing issue of domestic violence, drawing attention to the need for more support and protective measures for victims in such situations. Elizabeth’s family, friends, and community continue to mourn her loss, but they found some solace knowing her killer will remain behind bars for the rest of his life. Sources: [WFAA](https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/you-are-a-monster-family-faces-man-who-killed-his-wife-in-lake-worth/287-2e0b0f4b-c624-4650-b0c5-fa9d63f1f95a), [People](https://people.com).