# Celina Man Kills Ex After Bonding Out

> Celina man bonded out, killed ex-girlfriend, police found grudge list.
- Title: Celina Man Kills Ex After Bonding Out · Dallas Express
- Summary: Celina man bonded out, killed ex-girlfriend, police found grudge list. Karl Andrew Stanley received life without parole for capital murder after bonding out…
- Keywords: celina, karl andrew stanley, capital murder, bonding out, grudge list, collin county, celina police, news, politics, Man, Kills, Bonding
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/crime/celina-man-gets-life-sentence-for-capital-murder-of-ex-girlfriend
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-18T17:00:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: celina, karl andrew stanley, capital murder, bonding out, grudge list, collin county, celina police, news, politics
## Karl Andrew Stanley
Karl Andrew Stanley, 55, received life in prison without parole for capital murder of ex-girlfriend.
## Bonded Out
Stanley bonded out the day before killing his ex-girlfriend, November 25, 2024.
## Warrant Two Hours Before
Detective Frank Alegre obtained a stalking arrest warrant two hours before the killing.
## Grudge List Found
Police found the victim's name at the top of a grudge list in Stanley's vehicle.
## Carpenter Stopped Attack
A carpenter wrestled the car jack away from Stanley and followed the victim inside.
## Strangled Victim
Stanley strangled the victim with his hands after breaking in with a car jack.
## Key takeaway

Karl Andrew Stanley received life without parole for capital murder after bonding out of jail and killing his ex-girlfriend.