Family of Man Accused of Dallas Motel Beheading Details His Mental Health Struggles

Suspect's Family Speaks Out

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family of Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, accused of beheading his boss at a Dallas motel, has spoken out for the first time.
• 🗣️ They shared with Marti Noticias that Cobos-Martinez had been struggling with mental illness for years.

Attempts to Seek Care

• ✈️ The family claims they tried to bring him back to Cuba to receive psychiatric care.
• 🚫 However, the Cuban government refused to allow him back into the country.

Deportation and Release

• 📜 US officials stated that Cobos-Martinez had a final deportation order in January.
• 🌍 When Cuba refused to accept him, he was released into the US.

Descent into Illness

• 👁️ Cobos-Martinez's grandmother noticed his mental state worsening, particularly observing his eyes during FaceTime calls.
• 🇺🇸 His mother stated that while he had no issues in Cuba, his problems began after arriving in the United States nine years ago.
• ⛓️ He spent five years in a Houston jail for aggravated assault, and his mother believes he