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NEWS A double-murder suspect in Texas tried to flee from police when they spotted her car
A woman has been arrested on charges of capital murder after she was stopped by police while driving in Texas. A 10-minute chase ensued but eventually was apprehended.NEWS Texas murder suspect allegedly phoned people from police interview room to get rid of weapons for him
A Texas man was arrested for murder after he allegedly called people from a police interview room and told them to dispose of weapons, authorities said.NEWS Tip helps Texas police nab career criminal wanted for double-homicide of elderly residents
A man wanted in connection to the murder of an elderly couple in Texas has been caught, police said. The suspect was nabbed thanks to a tip from the public.NEWS Suspect in deadly Texas nightclub shooting arrested 2,000 miles away, police say
Police in Massachusetts said they arrested a suspect in a fatal nightclub shooting in Austin, Texas. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder.COLD CASES Man arrested in 28-year-old cold-case murder of Texas teenager found dead along a road
A man has been arrested in connection with a cold case murder dating to 1993 in Texas. Emily Jeanette Garcia was found nude, strangled and sexually assaulted.NEWS 80-year-old Texas woman shoots and kills her daughter, arrested on murder charge
An 80-year-old Texas woman shot and kill her 52-year-old daughter. Now, police say the elderly woman has been charged with her daughter's murder.NEWS Texas man allegedly driving 100 mph while drunk slams into a car killing one, report says
A man has been arrested for allegedly causing a deadly highway crash in El Paso, Texas. Police say he was intoxicated and speeding at the time of the crash.NEWS Texas man murders woman, injures husband because they supported Biden: report
A man in Texas is accused of murdering a woman and injuring her husband because of their support of President Joe Biden, according to a report.NEWS Texas trio accused of murder after alleged gambling dispute ended in gunfire, cops say
Three people were arrested in connection to a May fatal shooting in Austin, Texas. One of the suspects was already behind bars on a separate murder charge.NEWS Woman shot and killed in road rage incident in Austin, police said. Two suspects arrested.
A woman was shot and killed while driving her car in Austin, Texas. She reported to 911 that a car was exhibiting road rage behavior and pointing a gun at her, police said.NEWS Drunk driver arrested for running red light, killing 62-year-old man, cops say
A man has been arrested in Texas in connection with a traffic crash. Police say the suspect ran a red light, causing the crash, which killed a 62-year-old man.NEWS Woman accused of gunning down her 82-year-old husband in Texas
A woman confessed to killed her 82-year-old husband in Texas, according to police. The victim was found shot inside a home on Sept. 1. The suspect is charged with murder.NEWS Texas mom hugged her daughter goodbye and said anything could happen. Hours later, her child was murdered.
A young mom was murdered in Texas in 2019. The suspect was her husband, who was recently released on bail. Now, the victim's family is suing for justice.COLD CASES 47 years ago he raped and strangled a woman to death. DNA just helped put him behind bars.
A man who murdered a woman 47 years ago was sentenced to life in prison. The murder of Carla Walker was cold until DNA testing provided new info.NEWS Couple took lifeless 5-year-old from Texas to Colorado to bury him. They then went to the Caribbean for a month.
A couple is accused of child abuse resulting in a 5-year-old's death. Police say they took the victim from a hotel in Texas to Colorado to bury him.NEWS A Texas man wants a pastor to lay hands on him while he is executed. The state has said no.
A Texas death row inmate has sued so his pastor can be present when he is executed. The suspect was convicted of a killing and robbery where they made off with $1.25.NEWS Texas paramedic accused of stealing drugs, sexually assaulting 24-year-old victim: cops
A Texas paramedic is accused of stealing medication and narcotics while on the job. Police say he is also accused of raping a 24-year-old woman.NEWS Manhunt ends for woman wanted for killing man, injuring woman by lighting them on fire
A woman who allegedly lit a man and woman on fire, killing one, was arrested in Texas. It's not the first time Emma Presler has faced homicide-related charges.NEWS Dallas street racing crash kills 3 people, one accused of felony murder
A street racing crash in Texas ended with three people dead and two injured. Police say one of the drivers has been charged with felony murder.NEWS Man arrested for wife’s murder 2 years after she vanished: ‘Everything tells us she is no longer here'
A Texas man was taken into custody and now faces a murder charge in connection to the disappearance of his wife over two years ago, authorities said.NEWS Jail inmate murders cellmate with sock and bandana, Texas officials said
A Texas man was killed while in a holding cell in jail. The suspect was in jail for shooting a man at his home the day before this murder and now faces new charges.NEWS Texas murder suspect took hours to surrender to police, SWAT during standoff
A Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed another man. He hid inside of a nearby residence for "many hours" until he surrendered.NEWS Elderly man kills person who came to check on him, faces murder charge: report
An 85-year-old man in Texas faces a murder charge after he shot a neighbor who stopped by to check on him, according to reports. The suspect fired one shot.NEWS Man released from jail weeks ago strangled his girlfriend to death, cops say
A Texas man has been arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, who he allegedly strangled to death on their living room couch. He was out on bail.NEWS Texas teacher had sexual relationship with 15-year-old student, cops say
A female teacher in Texas has been arrested after she allegedly had an ongoing sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male student, according to police.NEWS Grandma knew the teens were trying to rob her, so she ran. That is when they opened fire, cops say.
Houston Police have two teenagers in custody for the fatal shooting of 62-year-old grandmother Elsa Mikeska as she headed into her gym for a workout.NEWS Texas man killed his pregnant wife, deleted Facebook messages with her while in custody: cops say
A man in Texas allegedly shot and killed his pregnant wife. While in custody, he asked police for his phone, then deleted Facebook messages with the victim.NEWS Texas man tried to kidnap his ex, only caught by crashing his car, police said
Texas police responded to a report about a car crash, but when they arrived at the scene they found a man chasing a woman. Now, the suspect has been charged with kidnapping.NEWS 3 women found shot to death in popular Texas tourist spot, family member accused of murder
A family member is accused of killing three relatives in South Padre Island, Texas. Police have not revealed a motive for the shooting and the alleged murders.NEWS Texas woman said she had COVID-19, then spat on an officer as he tried to arrest her: report
A woman is accused of spitting on a police officer who was executing a search warrant at her Texas home. The woman claimed she had coronavirus.NEWS Man told a runaway teen she could be a model. Instead, he forced her into a life of prostitution.
A man in Texas was convicted of human trafficking a woman and runaway teen. Both victims said they were forced into sex work by the suspect.NEWS Victim’s body found in shallow grave, Texas man accused of murder
A man in Texas is under arrest after law enforcement located the body of a person who was murdered and then transported to be disposed of on private property.NEWS Texas suspect charged with murder after fatally shooting teenager on bad acid trip: Police
A teenager in Texas is accused of fatally shooting another teen after giving him acid and getting into a fight over a gun, according to police.NEWS Three years after woman found dead in a Houston apartment, her alleged killer is arrested
A man has been arrested in connection to a murder case from three years ago in Houston. He has been accused of shooting and killing the woman, who he was dating.MURDER & MAYHEM Texas woman kills her husband and flees to Mexico, but police say they caught her
A woman in Odessa, Texas, is accused of killing her husband and then fleeing to Mexico. But, police say she has been caught and returned to the U.S.NEWS Two suspects arrested in Texas robbery turned murder, bonds set at more than $1 million
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a robbery and murder in Corpus Christi, Texas. Their bonds are set at over $1 million each. The investigation is ongoing.NEWS Woman shot dead while helping family move into new home in Texas, police say. Duo arrested.
A Texas woman helping her daughter and son-in-law move into their new home was killed in what police believe may have started as a burglary.NEWS A mom and her kids were taken hostage in Texas. So how did she end up dead at the hands of police officers?
A mom in Texas was killed by police during a hostage situation. The incident started as a domestic violence call and ended with officers killing the victim.NEWS Accused murderer stoned to death by crowd in Texas, cops say
A gathering in Texas ended in two fatalities after someone opened fire. Attendees chased down the shooter and killed him with a landscaping brick, police said.NEWS Texas teenager arrested due to Snapchat video showing her stealing a necklace from a corpse
Two Texas teenagers have been arrested after they allegedly stole a medallion from a corpse that had died by suicide. Both are charged with theft to a human corpse or grave.NEWS Texan claims she fatally shot homeless woman who attacked her. Surveillance video allegedly shows otherwise
A woman who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting a homeless person is now accused of murder after allegedly lying about what happened.NEWS Homeowner tried to break up fight between two houseguests, ends up stabbed to death: cops
A Texas homeowner broke up a fight between houseguests. It ends with him being stabbed to death and another man charged with murder.NEWS Black Man has served 22 years on death row for the murder of a white woman. He says he didn't do it.
A Texas death row inmate who has served 22 years in prison is making his case on why he is innocent. Rodney Reed continues to maintain he didn't kill.NEWS Armed Houston man carjacked an ambulance with injured teen inside, cops say
Police said a Houston man opened fire, carjacked an ambulance at gunpoint with an EMT and an injured teenage girl still inside. His bond was set at more than $1.5 million.NEWS Gun stolen from victim used in Texas quadruple homicide, police say
Three men accused of a quadruple murder in East Texas allegedly used a handgun stolen from one of the victims in the slayings, according to police.NEWS Man and woman in Texas accused of smuggling 89 undocumented immigrants in trailer for $1,000
A couple are facing allegations they attempted to smuggle scores of undocumented aliens into the United States in a trailer, federal prosecutors said.NEWS Two suspects being questioned in connection to quadruple homicide in Texas
Sheriff's deputies believe that a quadruple homicide has taken place in Cherokee County, Texas. Four bodies were found in a driveway and in a mobile home, police said.NEWS Houston home invasion leads to murder, one suspect was out on multiple bonds, police say
A Houston home invasion led to the death of a 29-year-old man. Police say one of the suspects was out on seven felony bonds at the time of the alleged murder.NEWS Heading to the grand slammer? Duo accused of assaulting Denny's employee.
Two women face criminal charges after police say they assaulted an employee at a Denny's diner in Texas. Officers have not said what led to the attack.NEWS Fight between brother-in-laws turns deadly, suspect arrested for murder, cops say
A fight ensued between brother-in-laws in Texas and it ended with one being shot and killed. Police say the other has been accused of murder.