McIntyre, 50, had last been seen by family and friends Thanksgiving Day. His body was found in a field near the Midland County line late in the evening of Dec. 6, according to published reports. Carlson, a convicted felon, led authorities to the location where McIntyre's body was found.

The case was investigated by the Texas Rangers and Martin County Sheriff's Office.

“McIntyre was staying at the same property as Carlson in Martin County, but it's believed he was mainly living out of his vehicle,” Ranger Don Williams said in December. “The two were acquaintances. Carlson's driver's license listed an address in Odessa, but it was a rent house we don't believe he had stayed at in some time. My understanding is he had floated around between a residence in Martin County and some friends' residences in Midland.”

Carlson — who Williams said is a convicted felon — faces a prison term of between five and 99 years or life, as well as a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted on murder charges.

He was among five people indicted during Tuesday's grand jury session.

Others receiving true bills were:

• Avelardo Castillo Jr., 19, Midland, for evading arrest (state jail felony).

• Juan Cazares Jr., 42, 903 E. George, Stanton, three counts of indecency with a child and sexual assault of a child (all second degree felonies).

• Matilde Cortez Jr., 40, 706 W. Elizabeth, Stanton, sexual assault of a child (second degree felony).

• Audie Duane Elders, 23, Odessa, hindering a secured creditor (state jail felony).

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