Defendant Pleads Guilty in the Brutal Beating Death of his 68-Year-Old Girlfriend in Big Spring

BIG SPRING – A Big Spring man recently pleaded guilty to the brutal beating death of his girlfriend.

As previously reported, on Apr. 9, 2022 Timothy Michael Geng, of Big Spring, was arrested for murder after police say he killed 68-year-old Guadalupe Miranda. At the time of the arrest, Geng was caught in Zavala county. Prior to him being detained he led police on a high speed chase. For more see: Big Spring Fugitive Wanted for Murder Arrested in South Texas

After police caught Geng he told them they could find Miranda's body at a home in Big Spring. Once the body was located it was determined that she died under suspicious circumstances.  Investigators say the woman had been beaten to death with a shovel and had been dead for several days before her body was discovered.

Geng remained in the jail throughout the trial. He pleaded guilty on Monday and the court is looking to sentence him in the next three days. 

He is facing a punishment range of 5-99 years with a possible $10,000 bond.