Houston Funeral Worker Charged with Mutilating Sex Offender's Body

Abuse of a Corpse Allegations

• 📌 A Houston funeral home worker, Amber Paige Laudermilk, 34, faces charges of abuse of a corpse.
• ⚠️ The charges stem from allegations that she mutilated the body of Charles Roy Rodriguez, 58, a registered sex offender, in February 2025.

Details of the Alleged Mutilation

• 🔪 Investigators claim Laudermilk used a scalpel to stab and mutilate the genitals of the deceased man before cremation.
• 👨‍🏫 The alleged acts occurred inside Memorial Mortuary while Laudermilk, an embalmer and instructor, was teaching a class to trainees.

Motive and Witness Accounts

• ❓ Authorities are still investigating the motive, as Laudermilk reportedly did not know the victim.
• 💬 A witness reported that Laudermilk told them, "you didn't see anything," in a manner perceived as threatening, possibly indicating an attempt to conceal the actions.
• 🩹 The funeral director reportedly witnessed the disfigurement after following a witness into the prep room.

Professional Misconduct and Investigation

• ⚖️ The Texas Funeral Service Commission was notified and found serious misconduct, leading to law enforcement involvement.
• 📜 Laudermilk is accused of violating statutes governing the proper handling and care of decedents.
• 🗣️ Laudermilk's attorney stated they are preparing a statement regarding the allegations.