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Convicted murderer released from prison, allegedly kills again weeks later after smoking 'speed'
A convicted murderer was released from prison and just two weeks later, he is arrested again and charged with murder after he claims to have smoked "speed."
Missouri men allegedly planned woman’s murder, froze her flesh after eviscerating, dismembering body
Two men in Missouri allegedly kept a woman in a cage before murdering her and dismembering the body, authorities said. They have now been charged with murder.
18-year-old's body found in Texas, six people arrested for his murder, police say
An 18-year-old's body was found by police in Texas. Now police say six people have been arrested and charged with his murder after his body was found.
Texas man was 'clearing' gun at home when he shot and killed his wife by accident: report
A Texas man was at home "clearing" his gun when he accidentally fired the gun, shooting his common-law wife and killing her. He now faces a murder charge.
He is accused of killing at least a dozen elderly patients in Texas. A jury will soon decide his fate.
An alleged serial killer is on trial in Texas. He is accused of killing a dozen people at nursing homes in the Dallas area. All the victims were elderly.
Texas police use genetic genealogy to identify suspect in 1986 cold-case murder: ‘DNA technology revealed the truth’
Investigators said they were able to solve a 35-year-old murder cold case using genetic genealogy after obtaining a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Drunk Texas woman crashes vehicle with five kids in it, killing 4-year-old: police
An alleged drunk Texas woman was driving a vehicle with five kids in it when she crashed. Now, police say a 4-year-old child was killed in the wreck.
18-year-old man caught on tape setting fire to Jewish synagogue, cops say
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after he was caught on tape setting fire to a Jewish synagogue in Austin, Texas. The fire caused an estimated $25,000 in damage.
He defrauded elderly church members of millions of dollars. It will cost him his freedom.
A man in Texas will spend the rest of his life in prison for defrauding elderly people out of millions of dollars in a faith-based Ponzi Scheme.
Teen driver runs down six cyclists on Texas road, now faces felony charges: cops
A teenager in Texas ran down six cyclists traveling on a Texas roadway, police said. Now, the 16-year-old will be facing felony charges for the alleged assault.
Report: Man allegedly set ex-boyfriend's house on fire, killing his former partner
A Texas man allegedly set his ex-boyfriend's house on fire, which killed his ex and hurt another person. Now police say he has been charged with capital murder.
He slit the throat of his wife and newborn baby as they slept. Then he called 911 to say a burglar did it.
A Texas man slit the throats of his baby and wife and they slept. He then called 911 and said a burglar killed his family, but police determined he was the murderer.
Two boys were gunned down in their sleep 21 years ago. Their killer remains free.
Two boys were shot and killed as they slept in their Texas apartment more than 20 years ago. Their murder has become a cold case as police ask for information.
Texas man steals car then crashes into vehicle, killing the driver, police say
A Texas man stole a vehicle and then crashed it into another vehicle while running a red light, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was killed.
Running out of luck: Texas man arrested after probation officer sees Facebook post about casino trip
A Texas man is under arrest and his probation revoked because he allegedly left the state to go to a casino and then posted about the trip on social media.
Man found dead in Texas home, nephew accused of murder after caller tips off police
A Texas man is accused of slaying his uncle and fleeing from police after authorities were tipped off about a murder. The suspect has now been arrested.
Police find dad stabbed to death and left in a bloody mess on the couch, son arrested for murder: report
A man is accused of stabbing his father to death over an argument, police in Texas said. The victim was found covered in blood and left on a couch.
He killed his girlfriend’s 2-year-old for wearing her shoes on the wrong feet. Now, he’ll never hurt another child.
A Texas judge sentenced a man to life in prison for killing a toddler who put shoes on the wrong feet. The convict beat and choked the child over the incident.
Suspect allegedly stalked woman using tracking device before murdering her, police say
A Texas woman who found a tracking device hidden on her vehicle was fatally shot and her alleged stalker is now charged with murder, police said.
Two women disguised as hospital workers arrested in Texas, accused of multi-state fraud scheme
Two people were arrested in connection to a fraud case in Texas. But, when police found them, they were wearing a hospital disguise, police said.
A Somali cab driver found gunned down and left in a parking lot. Two years later, police made an arrest.
A San Antonio man was charged with fatally shooting a Somali taxi driver in Texas in 2019. The suspect had eluded capture for two years, police said.
Three men arrested on the way to cockfighting tournament in Texas, 10 roosters seized, cops say
Three men were arrested on their way to a cockfighting tournament in Texas. Ten roosters and cockfighting contraband were seized by the police.
Texas man killed his sister and her boyfriend in shooting, police said
A man in Plano, Texas, is accused of killing his sister and her boyfriend in a shooting. The suspect was charged with murder and is being held on $1 million bail.
Middle school teacher accused of touching the breasts of students
A middle school teacher in Texas faces criminal charges after police say he touched students on different occasions. He was charged with five counts.
Texas Man called 911 moments after shooting, killing his wife, police said
A man in Austin, Texas, was charged with murder after shooting and killing his wife during a domestic dispute. Police say two children were present but unhurt.
Man wanted in connection to teen's 2018 murder arrested at U.S.-Mexico border crossing
A man suspected of killing a man and leaving his body in a Texas desert was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said. The victim was a teenager.
Four teens used social media to lure a man to his death, police said
Four teens were charged with luring a Texas man to an abandoned apartment, robbing him at gunpoint, and fatally shooting him, according to Houston police.
'I just killed a guy': Texas man accused of killing driver of vehicle outside his home
A Texas man was accused of murder for shooting a car that parked in his driveway. The suspect said he was threatened, but police didn't find a weapon.
Mom, son killed a man and set his home on fire, police said. Then they pawned the victim's belongings.
A Texas mother and son reportedly killed her half-brother, set fire to his home, and pawned stolen goods in multiple states. They were eventually caught in Wyoming.
Manhunt underway in Texas as police hunt for suspect in triple murder
Police in Texas are searching for a man wanted in connection to a triple-murder. Investigators have not released a possible motive in the case.
His wife told him she was leaving, that is when he opened fire on the victim
A man in Texas will spend 40 years in prison for killing his wife, prosecutors announced. The victim told the suspect she was leaving before he started shooting.
He broke into an ex's home and murdered eight people. Now, he will never be free again.
A man who murdered 8 people in a home in Texas was sentenced to prison. Some of the victims were children. He avoided execution due to mental disability.
Man visits Texas police department to admit to killing a woman found dead at a home: report
A Texas woman was found dead by cops. Police say her boyfriend later came to the station and admitted to killing her and is now charged with murder.
During fight, Texas man grabs TIKI torch and sets car on fire, police say
During a fight in Texas, one man grabbed a can of gas and TIKI torch and set a car on fire, authorities claim. Police say the suspect was arrested for arson.
Houston man accused of murder of his 6-year-old stepdaughter died in a car wreck
A Houston man has been charged with murder after his reckless driving allegedly caused the death of his 6-year-old step-daughter. Police say he was intoxicated during the crash.
Texas birthday party fight ends with man stabbed to death, his brother arrested
A birthday party in Texas ended with one brother stabbed to death and the other brother arrested and accused of his murder, according to police.
Texas teen beats up deaf student at party, police say. Suspect accused of assault.
A Texas teenager beat up and bullied a deaf teenager at a sleepover party, police said. Now the teenager has been arrested and accused of assault.
He killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend after telling her he would see her in hell
A man in Texas was sentenced to two life terms for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. He crashed a truck in their home to kill the duo.
How a traffic stop in Texas lead to woman's body being found in Michigan
A traffic stop in Texas led to the man telling the cops too much and a woman's body being found in Michigan, police said. He is now accused of murder.
Woman's body found in front yard, estranged boyfriend named as the suspected killer
A Texas woman's body was found in her front yard. Police say they believe her estranged boyfriend is responsible for the murder and has been charged.
Teen arrested after man found shot to death at Texas gas station, police say
A 17-year-old man has been accused of first-degree murder in Austin, Texas. Police say he shot and killed a victim in a gas station parking lot.
'This should not happen to anybody': Woman robbed of purse, run over and killed at Houston McDonald's
A man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a 71-year-old woman's purse, then hit her with his car while driving away from a McDonald's, Houston police said.
Three pedestrians dead after car fleeing police hits them. Teen driver now accused of murder.
Three men were killed in a car crash in Houston. Cops say the suspect refused to pull over for a traffic stop, taking authorities in a car chase that resulted in the crash.
Texas man, 76, said he shot at daughter only to scare her, police said. He killed her instead.
Authorities in Texas said a man claimed he shot at his daughter only to scare her, but he killed her instead. Now, he faces a murder charge.
Texas teen lured two people into a phony drug deal, then shot one of them in the back.
A Texas man was sentenced to life in prison for a murder that happened during a botched pot deal. The victim was shot twice in the back and later died.
Father allegedly slit 10-year-old son’s throat and called police — but fought officers responding to grisly scene
A Texas father allegedly slit his young son’s throat with a kitchen knife and then called police to report the child appeared to be dead, authorities said.
Man refused to wear a mask at Jack in the Box restaurant, so he stabbed the manager, cops say
A Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a Jack in the Box manager over a mask mandate in the restaurant in mid-March, police said.
Personal trainer who once warned women about ‘gym creeper’ guys accused of secretly recording clients
A Texas personal trainer who calls himself the 'hips whisperer' allegedly made illicit recordings of his clients, police said. He has been arrested.
Texas man confesses he shot and killed his roommate after argument, cops say
Texas roommates got into a very fight and one of the roommates confessed to shooting and killing the other, police said. The suspect was charged with murder.
Teen father worried about paying child support so he killed a baby, cops say
A 24-day-old baby was recently killed in Texas. Police say the teenage father was worried about paying child support and now has been charged with murder.