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Houston man accused of killing his girlfriend’s toddler daughter tried to frame victim’s older brother: Police
A Houston man allegedly fatally beat his girlfriend’s daughter and then attempted to frame the baby’s 5-year-old brother for the murder, court documents claim.
Corpus Christi police arrest man in connection to deadly shooting
Corpus Christi police arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting a day after the fact. The man turned himself in to officers and is charged with muder.
He strangled a woman to death and dumped her body in an alley. It took a jury under 15 minutes to decide his fate.
A jury in Texas took mere minutes to sentence a murderer to decades in prison. The victim was strangled to death and then dumped in an alley.
She wanted to shoot at her boyfriend as he sat in a car after an argument. Instead, she killed his 7-year-old son.
A woman in Texas wanted to shoot at her boyfriend after an argument, but instead shot and killed his son. Now, she will head to prison for decades.
Man accused of shooting into crowd, killing man outside Texas bar after several women got into fight: police
New details and news of an arrest have emerged in connection to a fatal shooting outside a Texas bar following a fight between several women late last year.
Dallas man allegedly shot victim on Christmas Eve over $5 drug debt, police say
A murder suspect in Texas accused of fatally shooting a man on Christmas Eve who owed him five dollars was recently placed under arrest, police said.
Victim found shot to death in Texas home, suspect arrested the next day
A man was shot to death after an argument in Texas, according to police. The suspect ran away from the scene and was arrested the next day on a murder charge.
60-year-old woman found dead in Texas home, her son is accused of murder
A man in Texas has been arrested in connection to the death of his 60-year-old mother. He was charged with murder and is now being held in a jail.
A couple's cross-country trip ended when they were murdered along a Texas beach. Their killers will now head to prison.
A couple was sent to prison for the murders of a couple in Texas. The victims were traveling and reported missing. Police found them in a shallow grave.
Woman found dead underneath man's home, prosecutors said. Suspect was released on bail last month.
A man faces charges after a woman who was reported missing was found dead at his home. Prosecutors blasted how he was released on bail last month.
19-year-old accused of stabbing her older sister to death during domestic dispute, cops said
A woman stabbed her older sister to death in Texas, police said. Officials were called to a home for a domestic disturbance where the victim was stabbed.
Texas man leads investigators to missing woman’s body buried in ‘clandestine grave,’ sheriff says
Two people are in custody after authorities found the remains of a Texas woman who went missing in early February buried in a grave, the sheriff's office said.
Tip line call helps police find suspect in month-old fatal shooting, Texas cops say
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of a man in Lubbock, Texas. Police said a call to a tip line helped them find the alleged shooter.
Texas man out on bond for murder charge is arrested again for second homicide case: police
A Texas man free on bond in connection to a 2019 murder charge has been accused of a second murder police said. Investigators say the suspect shot a victim in February.
After-school brawl in Texas leads to death of 17-year-old, three suspects arrested
An after-school brawl left a 17-year-old man dead in Texas. Police say three suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the teen's murder.
Texas man accused of killing his parents taken into custody after police shootout
Police in Texas discovered two people dead and took who they believe is the couple’s son into custody after a brief gunfire fight, authorities said.
66-year-old Texas man accused of cold-case rape and murder that happened in 1984
Dallas police charged a Texas man with sexually assaulting and killing a woman in Dallas in 1984. She was reportedly strangled near a medical clinic.
11-year-old boy killed by stray bullet while Texas man fled from owner of car he'd robbed, cops say
Police in Texas said an 11-year-old Darius "DJ" Dugas was killed by a stray bullet after a suspect fired at a man trying to stop him from breaking into cars.
Texas man allegedly admits he killed his friend, refuses to say where body is: Police
A suspect in Texas was arrested in connection to the presumed capital murder of his friend, a father of three, in January whose body has not been found, police said.
Woman found shot to death near a motel dumpster, police say they arrested the killer
A woman was found shot to death and left near a motel's dumpster in Texas. Police said they arrested a suspect who is being held in jail without bond.
Houston man accused of killing his 63-year-old roommate in fire
A man has been arrested after he allegedly set fire to his roommate's house in Houston, killing him. The victim was ready to evict the suspect, police noted.
Texas animal rescuers taken into custody after multiple dogs found injured, starving to death
Two animal rescuers in Texas were charged with 8 counts of animal cruelty after animal control found unsanitary conditions and injured dogs in their care, cops said.
Woman in Texas murdered hours after her son was threatened, cops say
A woman was murdered in a Texas shooting. An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with her death. He had allegedly recently threatened the victim's son.
Man said a song told him to kill a victim, body found in a burned storage unit: report
A victim was found dead in a burned storage unit in Texas, police said. The suspect said a song told him to kill and the suspect came at him with a bat.
Two men arrested after shooting at Texas intersection leaves teen dead: cops
Two men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a Texas intersection, police said. They have both been charged with murder.
Duo arrested in connection with 2 bodies found in burned vehicle in Texas, police said
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with two bodies found in a burned car in Texas, police said. The man was charged with murder.
Texas woman admitted to having boyfriend kill her husband, now faces decades in prison
A Texas woman arranged with her boyfriend to have him kill her husband. Now, officials say the woman has pleaded guilty in the murder-for-hire case.
Family claimed 8-year-old son shot by stray bullet, now his brother charged with murder
An 8-year-old Texas boy was said to have been shot by a stray bullet. Police now say it was his 14-year-old brother who shot him, as he is charged with murder.
Texas woman killed her roommate by sitting on her until she suffocated, cops say
A Texas woman has been arrested after she allegedly killed her roommate by sitting on her, suffocating her. She has been charged with manslaughter, and her bail is set at $150,000.
Texas man arrested after woman found dead in her home with gunshot wound: cops
A Texas man has been arrested for the murder of a woman who was found dead in her home, police said. Another man was also shot and taken to the hospital.
Teen shot and killed mom's fiancé after the man pulled knife during argument over moving homes: report
A teenager in Texas is accused of killing his mom's fiancé during a fight about moving home, police said. The victim pulled a knife before the shooting.
78-year-old man dies after fight in grocery store parking lot, suspect arrested
A 78-year-old Texas man died after a fight in a grocery store parking lot. Police say a 40-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder.
Texas dad pulled knife on high school girls for bullying daughter, now faces charges: cops
A Texas man "physically reenacted" and pulled a knife to a teenage girl's neck after his daughter claimed she was being bullied, police said.
Newly-hired high school science teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student
A high school teacher in Texas is accused of having a relationship with a student and was arrested. Police have not released the victim's age.
Police apprehend two suspects in connection to fatal shooting after fight broke out at Texas restaurant
Two suspects are under arrest in connection to a murder at a Texas bar and restaurant late last month, police said. Both suspects are being held in jail.
Grandmother threw 3-year-old against floor and wall, killing the child, Texas cops say
A grandmother in Texas is accused of throwing her grandson against a wall killing the victim. Police said the victim had a skull fracture and was declared brain dead.
Pennsylvania man arrested after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old child 'dozens of times'
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old child who he was living with "dozens of times," according to police. He has been charged with 15 counts of rape of a child.
Texas father fatally shot outside Chuck E. Cheese while holding his 6-year-old daughter’s birthday cake
A Texas man is behind bars in connection to the fatal New Year’s Eve shooting of a father attending his young daughter’s birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese.
San Antonio man shot woman outside a bar because she was blocking traffic, cops say
A San Antonio man has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a woman outside a bar. Police say she was blocking traffic with a group of friends.
Texas teenagers accused of murdering man who allegedly sexually assaulted young relative: Police
Three teenagers were taken into custody in connection the murder of a man who allegedly assaulted a young child, police said. One suspect used brass knuckles, police noted.
Texas man shot a man in November, then shot and killed the same victim this month: cops
An Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a man. Police believe that he had also shot the victim earlier in November due to matching gun casings.
Texas man murdered girlfriend during domestic dispute, cops say
A Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend at an apartment building. Police say the murder happened due to a domestic dispute.
Inside the criminal mind: What do we know about the Texas Synagogue hostage-taker
On Jan. 15, four people were taken hostage inside a synagogue in Texas. But, were there warning signs about hostage-taker Malik Faisal Akram in his past?
Texas man fought with girlfriend over her handgun before shooting her with it: police
A Texas man was fighting with his girlfriend over her handgun, police said. Officers stated he got the gun from her before shooting her with it, killing her.
Man in fit of jealous rage allegedly shoots girlfriend’s coworker after learning she was giving him rides home
A Texas man is accused of ramming his girlfriend’s car and shooting her coworker in an apparent fit of jealous rage. Police are trying to find him.
Kidnapping suspect allegedly threatened to take woman ‘to the country to die.’ He later claimed to cops it was a joke.
Two suspects were arrested and charged in connection to a man and woman held hostage at a Texas apartment over a dispute about money.
Texas man murdered in hotel on New Year's Day after scuffle, one suspect arrested, cops say
A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly shot and killed a man in a Texas hotel. Police say they are not looking for other suspects.
Hogtied 1-year-old and caged 2-year-old found in Texas bedroom, caregiver charged
A Texas woman has been arrested after she hogtied a 1-year-old and kept a 2-year-old caged in a playpen, police say. She was charged with child endangerment.
Texas man shot at vehicle twice in drive-by shooting, killing the driver, cops say
A Texas man allegedly shot at a vehicle twice, killing its driver, authorities said. The murder suspect and victim knew each other, according to police.
Texas accused of picking up teen he met online, driving her to another state: report
A Texas man was charged with kidnapping Tennessee teenage girl he met online for sexual purposes in Mississippi after reckless driving stop, police said.