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Texas Teenager Taken Into Custody In Connection With 2021 Halloween Slaying, Police Say
A 19-year-old suspect in Texas is behind bars on a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager last Halloween, authorities said. NEWS
Days After A Man Was Found Shot Dead In A Texas Driveway, A Suspect Called Police And Said He Wanted To Surrender
Days after a man was found shot to death in a Texas driveway, police said a suspect called to turn himself in. No motive has been released in the case. NEWS
Kansas Couple Arrested After 9-Year-Old Son Shoots His Brother, 8, In Chest, Cops Say
A Kansas couple whose son accidentally shot his young brother over a year ago were recently taken into custody in connection with the case, authorities said. NEWS
Texas Man Accused Of Killing Woman Over Stolen Shoes, Police Say
A dispute over shoes at a corner store ended with one woman dead and a man behind bars for murder, authorities in Texas said. The suspect fled after the shooting. NEWS
‘This World Could Be So Cruel’: Texas Suspect Accused Of Killing, Burning Gentle Giant Minister
Authorities in Texas arrested a man suspected of killing a minister whose badly burned body was found in his home following a fire believed to be intentionally set. COLD CASES
Texas Man Accused Of 2009 Cold Case Murder ‘Shocked’ When Served Arrest Warrant, Police Say
A man in Texas was 'shocked' after authorities said they served him with an arrest warrant in connection with a 2009 homicide case. He now faces a murder charge. NEWS
Texas Couple Arrested For Murder After Autistic 15-Year-Old Boy Found Dead, Police Say
A couple is behind bars in Texas after they allegedly killed an autistic teenager who was in their care, authorities said. The cause of death was not released. NEWS
Texas Man Accused Of Slamming Puppy Against Store Window After Clerk Refuses To Buy It
A man was arrested after he allegedly slammed a puppy against the window of a Texas convenience because an employee refused to buy the animal, police said. NEWS
He Was Part Of A String Of Robberies At Texas Connivence Stores. One Ended With A Owner Dead.
A Texas man who was involved in a string of robberies, including one that turned deadly, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after taking a plea deal. NEWS
Texas Shooting Suspect Accused Of Double Murder Of Two Men Sitting In Booth At Vietnamese Restaurant
A suspect is now in custody in connection with the double murder of two patrons at a Vietnamese restaurant in Houston, Texas, authorities said. NEWS
Murder Suspect Wanted In Texas Arrested In Wisconsin After Six Months On The Lam, Police Say
A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Texas is now in custody after authorities located and took him into custody in Wisconsin. NEWS
'I’ve Been Good': Bond Set At $15 Million For Mom Accused Of Slitting 5-Year-Old Daughter's Neck
A mom in Texas told police that she killed her 5-year-old daughter because she was "evil." The suspect, Melissa Towne, has been charged with capital murder. NEWS
Texas Man Evicted From His Home Accused Of Torching Apartment Building
Multiple residents of a Texas apartment building are without homes after a man allegedly set fire to it days after he was evicted, authorities said. NEWS
She Left Her Disabled Child At Home To Die So She Could Go Party. Now, She Will Never Hurt Another Child Again.
A mom in Texas left her disabled child at home to die so she could go party at a bar. Now, the mom will spend the rest of her life behind bars. NEWS
Man Shot His Ex's Mom, Tied Up Her Brother After Being Kicked Out Of House, Reports Say
A man in Texas is accused of shooting his ex's mom and tying up her teenage brother after being kicked out of the house, according to reports. NEWS
Texas Woman Allegedly Orchestrated Deadly Drive-By Shooting After Victim Took Her Drugs, Gun: Authorities
A Texas woman is accused of orchestrating a drive-by shooting that took the life of a man almost two years ago, authorities said. She was charged with murder. NEWS
Suspect Charged With Murder After He Allegedly Stabbed His Father-In-Law To Death
A Texas man was taken into custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of his father-in-law, police said. The murder happened in a parking lot. MISSING
Two People Have Been Convicted In A Child's Death In Missing Case. But Where's The Body?
The body of Nicholas Plaza, who went missing as a 5-year-old in Texas, has still not been found after 20 years. Two people were convicted despite no body. NEWS
Dad Beat His Daughter After She Spent School Book Fair Money On Snacks: Report
A man in Texas is accused of beating his daughter after she spent money meant for a book fair on snacks, police said. The child had several injuries. NEWS
He Shot A Cop And Thought He Would Get Away With It. Here’s How Long He Will Spend In Prison.
A man in Texas will head to prison for decades for trying to kill a police officer. The suspect shot at police at an apartment complex after a disturbance. NEWS
74-year-old Man Tried To Help His Nephew And Provide A Roof Over His Head. Instead, The Nephew Shot Him To Death.
A man in Texas tried to give his nephew a place to stay but was shot dead. Now, the convicted murderer will spend decades inside a Texas prison. NEWS
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Death Of Air Force Member During Fatal Bar Brawl In Texas, Police Say
An early morning bar brawl ended with a man in custody who’s accused of fatally stabbing a member of the Air Force and injuring several others. NEWS
Texas Man Allegedly Killed Man In Parking Garage, Spray Painted Car To Hide Evidence: Police
A man in Texas is accused of fatally stabbing a man and then destroying the knife and painting his truck in an effort to cover up the crime, authorities said. NEWS
While On A Custody Visit With His Son, A Former Sheriff Deputy Killed His Ex-wife, Stepdaughter And Her Boyfriend.
A former sheriff's deputy in Texas was sentenced to prison for killing three people during a custody visit. He fled but was later caught and arrested. NEWS
He Had An Argument With His Wife. When A Cop Tried To Intervene, He Shot Him To Death.
A man was in an argument with his wife in Texas. When a police officer showed up, he was shot dead. Now, the cop killer heads to prison for murder. NEWS
Missing Texas Man Found Dead In Ditch After Police Caught Suspected Killer Driving His Truck, Sheriff Says
A man in Texas allegedly murdered a retired maintenance worker and then dumped his body in the woods, authorities said. NEWS
Texas Felon On Probation Allegedly Ran Over, Killed Man During Argument, Police Say
A convicted felon on probation in Texas is accused of running a man over on purpose and killing him during a dispute, according to authorities. NEWS
Alleged Shooter In Texas Murdered Man On Orders From Second Suspect During Attempted Robbery: Cops
Two suspects are now in custody in connection with the fatal shooting during an attempted robbery at an apartment in Texas earlier this month, authorities said. NEWS
Man Was Upset About His Grandmother's Death And Went To Tell His Softball Coach. He Didn't Leave Alive.
A man in Texas shot and killed a person at a softball field and will head to prison. The victim was upset because his grandmother died a day earlier. NEWS
Fort Hood Soldier Accused Of Fatally Shooting Woman During A Domestic Dispute
A soldier station at Fort Hood Army base in Texas is accused of shooting a woman to death in a domestic dispute. Police say the suspect was charged with murder. NEWS
Murder Suspects Arrested After 16-Year-Old Found Shot To Death And Left Along Texas Road
A 16-year-old girl was found shot to death and left along a road in Liberty County, Texas. Now, police said they have arrested three people on murder charges. NEWS
He Allegedly Followed A Car After An Altercation And Started Shooting Killing One Person
A man in Texas was charged with murder after police said he opened fire on a car following an altercation. The victim was then taken to the hospital. NEWS
Woman Asked To Leave Her Boyfriend And Move Back Home. Before Her Dad Could Pick Her Up, She And Her Grandparents Were Dead.
A man in Texas was convicted of killing a woman and her grandparents in a shooting. The daughter had called and asked to move home, but a motive was never clear. NEWS
A Woman Was Sitting In Her Apartment When A Stray Bullet Ended Her Life. It Wasn't Until The Next Day She Was Found Dead.
An innocent woman was sitting in her Texas apartment when she was shot and killed. Now, the man who fired the deadly shot will head to prison for decades. NEWS
Middle School Coach Accused Of Exposing Himself To Teen In Online App: Report
A coach at a Texas middle school is accused of having inappropriate contact with a child through a messaging app, police said. He was arrested. NEWS
Elementary School 'Teacher Of The Year' Left Nephew In Hot Car In School's Lot To Die: Report
A teacher in Texas is accused of leaving her 5-year-old nephew inside a hot car where he died. She has been charged with criminally negligent homicide. A teacher in Texas is behind bars after a child died in her hot car in a school’s parking lot, according to a report. COLD CASES
Man Returning To U.S. From China Arrested In Connection With 2014 Slaying Of Family Of 4
A suspect in an eight-year-old murder case has been arrested in connection with the fatal shootings of four family members in Texas. NEWS
A Man Raped And Murdered An Elderly Woman In Texas. Here's Why It Took 10 Years To Get Justice.
A man in Texas was sentenced to prison 10 years after raping and killing an elderly woman. He was initially declared incompetent, which delayed the case. NEWS
Two Suspects Out On Bond In Connection With Separate Murder Cases Now Accused Of Fatally Shooting Deputy
Two men out on bond in two separate 2021 murder cases were taken into custody in connection with the killing of a deputy in Texas, authorities said. NEWS
Man Tried To Stop Two Women From Fighting By Using A Garden Hose, He Ended Up Getting Stabbed
A man in Texas used a water hose to try and break up a fight between women, according to a report. He was stabbed by one of the people involved. NEWS
HIs Girlfriend Tried To Break-Up, So He Beat Her To Death With A Hammer. Then Police Learned It Wasn't His First Kill.
A man in Houston will head to prison for killing his girlfriend with a hammer after she tried to leave him. Police tied him to a second murder a year earlier. NEWS
Man Killed His Sister's Former Boyfriend During An Argument In Texas Home, Police Say
A man who police say killed his sister's ex-boyfriend following an argument that got physical has been arrested. Darius Brown faces a murder charge. NEWS
Woman Said She Killed Neighbor Who Allegedly Had Killed Her Dog: Reports
A woman in Texas claimed she murdered her neighbor because the victim had killed her dog, police said. The suspect broke into a house and shot the victim. NEWS
Texas Teenager Who Police Say Killed Another Over THC Cartridge Robbery Arrested
A teenager in Texas who fatally shot another teenager has been charged with murder. The shooting was allegedly over a robbery of THC cartridges. NEWS
5-Year-Old, Teen Killed In Drive-By Shooting, Texas Cops Say They Have Arrested Two Suspects
A 5-year-old boy and a teenager were killed in a drive-by shooting in Texas, cops say. Now, authorities said they have arrested two murder suspects. COLD CASES
15 Years After A Woman Was Found Raped, Murdered In Her Boyfriend's Bed, Police Charged A Suspect
Police in Texas said they have arrested a man in connection to the sexual assault and murder of a woman in Texas. She was found dead in her boyfriend's bed. NEWS
A Woman Called 911 To Say She Was Being Beaten. Days Later, She Was Found Shot Dead.
A Texas man who brutally murdered his girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison. Q’Juan Tiakei Holmes will not have the possibility of parole. NEWS
He Fatally Bludgeoned His Cousin Several Times With A Sledgehammer And Claimed Self-defense. The Jury Didn’t Buy It.
A man in Texas will head to prison for beating his cousin to death with a sledgehammer during an argument. The killer claimed self-defense, but the jury disagreed. NEWS
Teen Drug Dealer Faces Murder Charge After Woman Overdoses, Dies 90 Minutes After Buying Pills: Police
A woman in Texas overdosed and died after buying fentanyl-laced pills, police said. Now, her teenage drug dealer faces a murder charge, authorities announced. NEWS
71-Year-Old Woman Punched In The Face During Argument, Texas Police Say
A woman in Texas is accused of punching an elderly victim in the face, police said. The suspect has been charged with injury to the elderly, officials said.
