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Woman Wrongfully Jailed for 22 Years Over Baby’s Bathwater Death Finally Gets Justice
A Texas woman who spent 22 years in prison for a baby’s scalding bathwater death has been exonerated — and federal authorities say she will not be deported.
Texas Woman Hurls Racist Slurs at Kids — Then ‘Karma’ Hits Back With a Pink Slip
A Texas woman was fired after a viral video showed her shouting racial slurs at a group of 12-year-olds during a confrontation at a Frisco park.
‘Anti-ICE’ Virginia Democrats Blamed After Another Innocent Person Killed
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is under fire for allegedly refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials seeking to deport a Sierra Leone-based criminal illegal immigrant.
Pro-Trump Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Federal Judge Arrested After Skipping Prison
A Capitol rioter from Texas who threatened a federal judge failed to show up on time for prison, is now in custody.
GOP Rep. Confesses to Affair With Ex-Aide Who Burned Herself to Death
Tony Gonzales in a recent interview has admitted to having an affair with a former aide, who later died by suicide.
Drunk Woman Plows Through Accident Scene, Runs Over Body of Man Who Had Already Been Hit: Texas Cops
Texas woman arrested after driving onto active crime scene, running over dead body.
Austin Shooting That Killed Two Investigated for Possible Link to Iran Strikes, FBI Says
The FBI has launched an investigation after two people were killed and 14 others injured in a shootout at Austin Texas on March 1.
Man Who Shot Ex-Wife and Stabbed Two Young Daughters, including 11-Month-Old, Pleads Guilty
Stephen Clare pleads guilty in vicious attack of ex-wife, daughters in 2023.
Man Charged After Red-Light Wreck Forces Pregnant Woman Into Labor and Miscarriage
Man 'disregarded' red light at 75 mph and slammed into pregnant woman's car, causing her to immediately go into labor and have a miscarriage.
Federal Judges Slam ICE Over Treatment of Pregnant, Nursing Detainees
Reports of breastfeeding mothers being separated from their infants, along with overcrowded and unsanitary conditions for pregnant detainees, have intensified scrutiny.
Trans Partner of Charlie Kirk’s Accused Assassin Finally Spotted After Months in Hiding
Lance Twiggs was spotted with long, unkempt hair wearing a Taco Bell tee shirt in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Texas.
Father Fatally Shoots Daughter Following ‘Big Argument’ Over Trump
A Texas father shot and killed his 23-year-old daughter, Lucy Harrison, during an argument about Trump and gun rights.
Venezuelan Street Gang 'Tren de Aragua' Expands in United States: Who They Are and Their Potential Impact
Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is expanding in the U.S., linked to crimes nationwide and raising concerns over public safety.
8 Devastating Minutes: The Texas Kidnapping and Murder That Inspired the AMBER Alert System
Amber Hagerman was kidnapped and murdered in Texas in 1996. Her killing spurred the creation of the AMBER Alert system to help find abducted children.
Texas Authorities Suspect Serial Killer Behind Two Murders Six Years Apart
Texas police say DNA linking two murders — one in Austin and one in Bastrop County — points to a potential serial killer operating in the area.
Texas Man Accused of Planting Explosive Booby-Traps on Public Restroom Toilets
A Texas man is accused of setting explosives on public toilets, injuring two women and a young girl, at car wash restrooms in San Antonio.
Law and Disorder: Alabama State Trooper Among Six Charged in Connection with Cocaine Distribution Plot
A state trooper in Alabama has been indicted along with five others for conspiring to distribute cocaine, according to authorities.
Former Army Employee with 'Penchant for Extravagance' Stole $108 Million Intended for Military Children
A former Army employee has been sentenced after she stole $108 million in funds intended to support military children.
The Death of a U.S. Air Force Officer Was Ruled Suicide by Car Crash. So Why Was There Evidence of Torture?
Air Force Col. Phillip Shue was found dead after a car crash in Texas. His death was ruled a suicide, but were there signs of foul play in his killing?
A Texas Man Thought He Knew Who Killed His Friend, So He Fatally Shot Him. He Was Wrong.
A man in Texas thought he knew who killed his friend, so he fatally shot him. Turns out, he was wrong.
On the Run or Innocent Victims? Texas Father and His 9-Year-Old Son Vanished After Girlfriend Shot 6 Times
Was it one or three? The murder of Latricia White and possibly her family in Texas has stumped investigators for years. Can you help solve the cold case?
Snow Day: Texas Trooper Seizes 242 Pounds of Cocaine During Traffic Stop
During a routine traffic stop in Texas, a trooper discovered 242 pounds of cocaine in the driver's vehicle, authorities said.
Police in Texas Hunt for Killer of Aspiring Marine Teen Found 'Cast Outside' and 'Torn Apart'
Authorities in south Texas want to solve a three-year-old murder case involving a teenager who wanted to be a Marine.
Texas Police Seize $1.7 Million in Tampered Gift Cards, Arrest Two in 'Sophisticated' Scam
Two suspects are behind bars after police in Texas seize $1.7 million in tampered gift cards, authorities said.
Two Arrested, Including Husband, After Woman Drowns in Texas Lake While Boating: Cops
A woman drowned to death on the Fourth of July and cops say her husband and another man have been arrested for driving their boats drunk.
A New Father's 8-Week-Old Daughter Wouldn't Stop Crying. She Died After He Says He Became 'Too Aggressive.'
A Texas man who police said killed his infant daughter just days before Father's Day pleaded guilty to a first-degree felony murder charge.
Fowl Play: Texas Woman Accused of Smuggling Rare Vietnamese 'Dragon' Chicken Eggs into U.S.
A woman in Texas has been indicted for allegedly smuggling rare Vietnamese chicken eggs into the United States, officials said.
A Houston Man Allegedly Said He Shot 3 'Home Invaders' — But The Victims All Turned Out to Be Family: Police
A Houston man allegedly called 911 to report a home invasion, but police say he fatally shot three of his family members.
A Texas Man Stabbed His Dad to Death on Father's Day. Now, He'll Spend the Rest of His Life Behind Bars.
A man in Texas admitted to stabbing his dad to death on Father's Day. Police said the suspect's mom was also injured in the deadly attack.
A Wheelchair-Bound Man Was Killed and Dumped in a Texas Lake. Now, Police Have Arrested 2 Suspects in the Cold Case.
A caregiver in Texas has been arrested in connection with the death of a disabled man in 2020 after allegedly stealing from him, police said.
Texas Tower of Terror: Former Marine Sharpshooter Killed 15 and Wounded 33 (FPD CASE VAULT)
Charles Whitman, an ex-marine turned sniper, dreamed of climbing the famous 307-foot-tall Texas Tower in Austin and shooting as many people as he could.
A Recently Identified 14-Year-Old Minnesota Girl Was Found Murdered in Texas in 1980. Why Did She Travel Across the Country Alone?
A teen was found murdered in Texas 41 years ago, but her case went cold. Thanks to DNA, police recently identified the victim as a runaway from Minnesota.
Former Mexican Cop Caught Smuggling Over 60 Pounds of Meth into the United States
A former Mexican police officer pleaded guilty to attempting to transport more than 60 pounds of methamphetamines into the U.S., authorities said.
Woman Waiting for Roadside Assistance Abducted, Sexually Assaulted in Texas: Police
A man in Texas has been arrested after he allegedly posed as roadside assistance and then kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman, police said.
Texas Man Accused of Murdering 2 Women in New Mexico Park, Kidnapping 10-Month-Old Baby
Texas man accused of killing two women and then kidnapping a 10-month-old girl in New Mexico.
'I Know Where You Stay': Boss Dies After Opening Door, Finding Fired Employee Armed with Gun
A man was fired from a port in Texas and then got in an argument with his boss over missing tools. He and another suspect then killed the supervisor.
A Man Went to Confront Minors Who Stole Items From His Truck. When He Met Them, a 15-Year-Old Opened Fire.
A man in Texas went to confront a group of minors who stole items from his truck. When he arrived, a 15-year-old shot him dead. The killer now is behind bars.
Army Sergeant, Brother Accused of Plotting to Kill Woman, Her Boyfriend and Two Children in Texas
A Texas Army sergeant and his brother allegedly conspired to kill a woman, her boyfriend and her two young children, officials said.
Woman Accused of Killing Ex-Husband Told Cops She Caught Him Speaking With ‘Illegal Woman’ on Phone: Affidavit
Texas woman accused of killing her ex-husband who was allegedly talking to another woman on the phone.
Texas Man Accused of Using Shovel to Beat Grandfather, Granddaughter Who Tried to Stop Him From Attacking Kids
Texas man arrested after he allegedly beat two people with a shovel after chasing 2 kids on bikes with the same shovel, cops said.
Texas Parents Arrested in Connection with Deaths of 6-Week-Old Twins Who Suffered Fractures, Brain Injuries
Texas 6-week-old twins found unresponsive. Now police say their parents have been charged in connection with their deaths.
Deadly One-Eyed Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas Spun Web of Deceit (FPD CASE VAULT)
Henry Lee Lucas was called the “Confession Killer” because he claimed to have slaughtered some 3,000 people.
Tracey Tarlton: Tricked Into Shooting Gay Lover’s Rich Hubby (FPD CASE VAULT)
Lesbian Tracey Tarlton would do anything for her pretty lover, Celeste Beard, including murdering her rich husband.
1-Year-Old Texas Boy Mauled to Death by 3 Dogs While at Babysitter’s Home: Police
Police say a 1-year-old Texas boy was mauled to death by 3 dogs while at his babysitter's home.
Two Texas Kids Found Alone in Apartment. Police Say Their Mom Left Them Alone While She Went on a Cruise.
Two young kids in Texas found all alone in home. Police say their mother left them while she went on a cruise.
Texas Man Used Wrestling Moves on 1-Year-Old Boy, Killing Him. Now, He'll Spend Life Behind Bars.
Texas man used wrestling moves on baby boy after he ripped a pillow, killing him. Now, he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Runaway Students Lured Into Sex Work by Trusted Texas Teacher, Son: Police
A Texas teacher and her son have been accused of recruiting runaways students and forcing them into sex work.
Texas Woman Accused of Dragging Child by Hair to Bathroom, Forcing Him to Drink Out of Toilet
A woman in Texas has been arrested after authorities say she dragged a child by the hair and forced him to drink out of the toilet.
'They Died Horrible, Violent Deaths': Andrea Yates Drowned Her 5 Kids but Beat Murder Rap (FPD CASE VAULT)
Andrea Yates horrified the nation as news emerged she mercilessly killed her five young children.
Experts Warn Pandemic '100 Times Worse Than COVID' Already Circulating in United States
Experts are warning that a virus '100 times worse than COVID' is already circulating in the United States.