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Hardin County man charged with murder in girlfriend's disappearance

A 42-year-old Hardin County man has been charged with murder in the disappearance of his girlfriend, a 46-year-old Kountze woman. Her body has not been located. The investigation began after she did not show up at work for several days.

Where
Kountze, Hardin County
When
Oct. 21, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Hardin

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Bond$1 million2 Who pays or receives it: Daren Wayne Monk

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Who's involved

  • Daren Wayne Monkcharged with murder
  • Julia Renee Cartermissing woman, girlfriend of Monk
  • Mark DavisHardin County Sheriff
  • Steve Thomas356th State Court District Judge
  • Charles BrewerHardin County Judge Justice of the Peace

The facts

  • Investigation began Oct. 16 when co-worker reported Carter missing from work.2
  • Detectives collected evidence indicating Carter was victim of domestic violence that ended in death.2
  • Monk fled area after speaking with detectives by phone and refused to cooperate.2
  • Judge Steve Thomas issued murder warrant against Monk.2
  • Monk was arrested near Katy on Oct. 21 without incident.2
  • Carter's body has not been located.2
  • Assets from Southeast Texas are being used to locate Carter.2

Who said what

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  • Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis 42-year-old Daren Wayne Monk charged with murder in disappearance of girlfriend.2

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Sources

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  1. Hardin County man charged with murder after Kountze woman disappears 12newsnow.com Not rated, October 21, 2026
  2. Man charged with murder in missing Hardin County woman Beaumont Examiner | Not rated, October 22, 2026

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