Workplace Betrayal: Murder of Thomas King

0:00Fort Worth police found the body of Thomas King in the woods near his Taco Cosa job, shot once in the head and dragged there to hide it. A 9-millimeter shell casing nearby, matched ammo from a gun, and Gregory Lewis' motel room in Arlington. Lewis, King's co-worker, got charged with capital murder for gunning him down to steal his Hyundai Sonata. King went missing after his shift on April 13, which relative said was out of character since he had limited mental abilities. Cops spotted his car at a quality in the next day, but no one there recognized King's picture at first. Lewis, staying at the same hotel, flat out denied knowing him when questioned. Family described King as a devoted dad, who showed up every day for his kids despite his challenges. They said Lewis had bullied him before, taking advantage of his trusting nature. A GoFundMe highlighted how much he meant to everyone around him, investigators tracked Lewis' path after work through tips from his girlfriend. At first, he dodged an interview, but on April 18, he reached out, confessed to shooting

1:02King behind a dumpster, dragging the body off, and driving the car back to the motel. This case shines a light on workplace portrayal and vulnerability, with Lewis now facing serious time as the full details come out in court. Stay tuned for updates on Justice for Thomas. You've been listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news.