A woman who owns unlicensed assisted living homes in Texas has been charged with murder in the death of one of the residents, and police say at least 20 people have died while staying at her facilities in what officials call a 'disturbing' and 'unimaginable' case. Regla 'Su' Becquer is charged with murder in the death of Steven Pankratz, whose death in January was recently ruled a homicide, the Arlington Police Department said at a press conference on Wednesday.
'The stories we’ve heard from the clients and their families are disturbing and heartbreaking and unimaginable, and we are committed to delivering justice to the families and the victims.' Police previously arrested Becquer on a charge of endangerment. NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported at the time that police said they were aware of 20 people who died across five assisted living facilities owned by Becquer. The unlicensed company was called Love and Caring for People, LLC, police said.