03/12/2026
⚠️ A***N BROTHERHOOD OF TEXAS MEMBER STABS WIFE TO DEATH AT BAR—SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS
William Chet Stewart argued with his wife at a bar. Then he pulled out a knife and stabbed her in the neck. She died the next morning. Now he'll spend at least 25 years in prison.
Who Is William Chet Stewart?
A 35-year-old member of the A***n Brotherhood of Texas (ABT) who was sentenced in April 2015 to 50 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of his wife.
The Incident (October 10, 2014):
Stewart and his 24-year-old wife, Holly Elizabeth Combs, were at the 6th Street Saloon in Amarillo, Texas.
During an argument, as Combs turned away to speak with friends, Stewart pulled out a knife and stabbed her in the neck.
She died the following morning at a local hospital.
The Arrest:
After the attack, Stewart:
▪️ Drove to a friend's house
▪️ Confessed to what he had done
▪️ The friend took the weapon and drove Stewart to the Randall County Sheriff's Office
▪️ Stewart was taken into custody
Legal Outcome:
▪️ Plea Deal: Stewart pleaded guilty to murder as part of a plea agreement to avoid a potential life sentence
▪️ Sentence: 50 years in prison
▪️ Parole Eligibility: Must serve at least half of his sentence (25 years) before becoming eligible for parole
Background:
Prosecutors noted Stewart's extensive criminal history, including prior cases involving:
🔸 Assault
🔸 Theft
🔸 Drugs
🔸 Weapons.