**Former NFL Player Kevin Ware Jr. Pleads Guilty to Murder Charges**
Kevin Ware Jr., a former NFL tight end, has pleaded guilty to charges of murder and tampering with evidence just days before his trial was set to begin. Reports from multiple Houston media outlets indicate that Ware entered his plea during a court appearance on Wednesday, accepting a plea deal that will see him serve 30 years in prison.
The charges stem from the death of Ware’s then-girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski. According to FOX 26 Houston, Ware was accused of not only murdering Pomaski but also of tampering with her remains, specifically by setting fire to her corpse. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has not yet commented on the case, nor has Ware’s attorney, Neal Davis III.
Ware was indicted by a Harris County grand jury in July 2022 on charges of murder and tampering with evidence. Pomaski, who was 29 at the time of her disappearance in April 2021, was reported missing after being last seen at her home in Texas. Following an extensive search, human remains were discovered in a ditch in December 2021, and authorities confirmed in April 2022 that they belonged to Pomaski.
Prior to Pomaski’s disappearance, Ware had been arrested on two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon. He was released on bond in April 2021, shortly before Pomaski went missing. His murder charges will run concurrently with the existing drug and weapons charges, as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Ware is scheduled to be formally sentenced on May 9. He previously played for the Washington Football Team in 2003 and the San Francisco 49ers in 2004.
**FAQ**
**What charges did Kevin Ware Jr. plead guilty to?**
Kevin Ware Jr. pleaded guilty to murder and tampering with evidence related to the death of his then-girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski.
