Arrest Made in Death of Missing Woman-Suspect Held on $1 Million Bond

Authorities have arrested 31-year-old Andres Perches of Howard County in connection with the death of missing 39-year-old Amanda Bates. The Texas Department of Public Safety says Texas Rangers and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest on April 2. Perches is charged with murder and failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, and is being held on a $1 million bond. The investigation remains ongoing, with limited details released.