(KGNS) - A 30-year-old Laredo father faces murder and child endangerment charges in the death of his wife as prosecutors and police reveal a prior history of domestic violence between the couple.

District Attorney Isidro Alaniz said he expects to prosecute Abel Garza, who is charged with murder in the death of his wife, Mayra Alejandra Landeros."Accountability. To make sure that he is held accountable if the case is proven. And the justice for her family," Alaniz said.

Alaniz confirmed that there are previous reported incidents involving the couple.