In Texas, a man reportedly assaulted his common-law wife, using zip ties, duct tape, a handgun, and a knife to restrain and intimidate her, while ominously threatening to harm their children before abducting them, according to law enforcement.

During the incident on December 19, Guadalupe Granados, 34, allegedly told his wife, “What’s another two bodies,” which she understood as a threat to their children, as stated in a criminal complaint accessed by the local ABC affiliate KRGV.

Granados now faces charges including aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful restraint, based on Hidalgo County jail records. His arrest took place on December 21, subsequent to a “family violence” investigation carried out by the McAllen Police Department.

The complaint details that the altercation occurred in their residence on the 5700 block of North Broadway Avenue, where an argument over relationship issues escalated. Granados allegedly displayed a handgun during their confrontation in the bedroom, threatening his wife.

According to the complaint, Granados then revealed zip ties, black duct tape, and a knife hidden under the bedcovers and compelled his wife to bind her own wrists and ankles before leaving with their children. Authorities successfully recovered the children after apprehending Granados.

“They are his children,” McAllen Police Sgt. John Saenz confirmed to Law&Crime. “They were returned to family,” Saenz said. “They are safe, and they are home.”

Granados’ wife called 911 after he fled their home and told police about his “what’s another two bodies” statement, according to the complaint. He allegedly said he was willing to kill their kids “since his life is over,” police say.

Granados was booked at the Hidalgo County jail on a $10,000 bond for the unlawful restraint charge, according to arrest records. Records do not list a bond amount for the other charges.