DALLAS, Texas — For the first time, the family of Chandra Nagamallaiah is speaking publicly after his murder and beheading outside a Dallas motel last week — offering a portrait of who he was, even as police continue their investigation and the case gains national attention.

Chandra, 50, was born and raised in Bangalore, India. His family said his drive to work hard and build something meaningful began at a young age. He started with a small retail store selling baby and children’s supplies, later running two restaurants before moving to the United States in 2020 at the encouragement of his sister.

“He always dreamed of being in the hospitality business,” the family wrote. “And his passion was so strong that it inspired his son, Gaurav, to want the same future."

A life remembered

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