Amarillo Woman Charged with Boyfriends Murder Says She Grabbed Knife During Argument Makena Shilae Romero Aspen Apartments 4530 Maverick Street Jordan Barnes Deadly Stabbing Chest Amarillo Police
MILITARY signal, reported in US, from abc7amarillo.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Amarillo, Texas, United States.
What Happened
A 22-year-old Amarillo woman, Makena Romero, was arrested Friday morning at the Aspen Apartments on charges of murdering her 28-year-old boyfriend, Jordan Barnes. According to the criminal complaint, Romero called 911 around 3:4:0 a.m. claiming they were arguing and she grabbed a knife. Police found Barnes with a stab wound to the chest inside the locked apartment; he died at the hospital. Romero had no visible injuries and was the only other person present. The couple had a history of domestic violence, including a January incident where Barnes was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly running over Romero’s legs, and a July incident where Barnes attempted to choke her multiple times before being stopped by a witness. Barnes had previously violated a protective order, and his mother reportedly begged him to leave the relationship.
Why it matters
Romero faces murder charges following a violent incident with Barnes, who had a history of domestic abuse. The case highlights ongoing risks for victims of intimate partner violence, particularly when protective orders are ignored. Authorities are likely to proceed with a trial, as the criminal complaint details multiple prior incidents that could impact the legal outcome.
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