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Woman Left Her Dog in 100 Degree Heat Without Shelter, Water, Police Say. Now, She Faces An Animal Cruelty Charge.
A woman is accused of animal cruelty in Texas after a dog's death. Police say the pup was left in 100-degree heat without shelter, food or water.
Texas Teenager Accused Of Fatally Shooting Man Who Swung His Cane At Him During Altercation, Police Say
A teenager with a group of kids that allegedly harassed a Houston man is accused of shooting him when the confrontation appeared to be ending, authorities said.
Texas Man Arrested After His Wife Phones Authorities, Claims He May Have Committed 2014 Murder, Cops Say
A Texas man has been arrested on a murder charge after his wife turned him in, according to a report. He is accused of a cold-case killing in 2014.
'It's still probably illegal or whatever,': Florida Teacher Accused Of Having Sex With His Student
A Florida high school social studies teacher was charged with a felony after he was accused of having sex with one of his students, authorities said.
Teen Admits It Was Possible He Ignored Please Of 'No" During Alleged Sexual Assault Outside Texas Bar: Report
A teen in Texas is accused of sexual assault outside a bar in Texas, according to a report. He allegedly told police it was possible he ignored the victim's pleas
He Admitted To Killing Seven People, Including His Aunt And Uncle. It Was Cause He Felt Disrespected.
A man who admitted to killing seven people in two states, including his aunt and uncle, was sentenced to life in prison for his brutal acts.
Texas Man Accused Of Murdering Girlfriend During Dispute Over Mother’s Day Dinner
A Texas man allegedly fatally shot the mother of his newborn daughter and then fled with the child before turning himself in, authorities said.
He Asked 'You Gonna Shoot Me?' His Ex's New Boyfriend Then Did Just That.
Victim asked a man if he was "gonna shoot me?" moments before the trigger was pulled. Now the killer and the woman who told him to shoot head to Texas prison.
Texan Fatally Shoots Her Husband After He Admits He Loves Another Woman, Sheriff Says
A Texas suspect faces a murder charge for allegedly fatally shooting her husband after he confessed he was in love with another woman, authorities said.
Woman Facing Questioning For Assault, Allegedly Kicks 5-Year-Old In Head — Right In Front Of Police
A woman in Texas was arrested after assaulting grandparents, kicking a child and fighting with police, authorities said. She now faces several charges.
Runnin' On Crime: DoorDash Driver Accused Of Robbing Donut Shop After Messed Up Order
A DoorDash driver in San Antonio, Texas robbed employees at gunpoint after the restaurant got a drink order wrong. He has since been arrested.
Texas Man Accused Of Murder After Woman’s Dismembered Body Found Stuffed In U-Haul Box, Police Say
A man in Texas was arrested in connection to the slaying of a woman whose body was discovered stuffed inside a U-Haul box, authorities said.
Irate Mother In Texas Accused Of Repeatedly Punching Son In Face In Middle School Principal’s Office: Police
A Texas mother was behind bars after she allegedly assaulted her teenage son at his school and got into a verbal spat with staff, authorities said.
Teen Accused Of Shooting, Killing Duo In Texas. Suspect Faces Possible Death Penalty.
A teenager in Texas faces a murder charge in connection to a double shooting that left two people dead. He was arrested weeks after the alleged crime.
Oklahoma Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend After Argument In Texas Roadhouse Parking Lot, Police Say
An Oklahoma man is under arrest in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend following an argument outside a restaurant in Texas.
19-Year-Old Died From A Gunshot Wound, Police Say They Arrested The Suspect
A teenager was shot and killed in Texas and now police say they arrested a murder suspect. The motive in the case has not been released by officials.
Texas Man Admits To Killing 70-Year-Old Victim, But Police Have Yet To Say Why He Killed
A man in Texas confessed to killing a 70-year-old victim, police said. But, officials have not released a motive in the case. The suspect is being held in jail.
Teen Was Beat With A Hammer To Death And Left In A Landfill. Her Killer Will Spent A Mere 10 Years Behind Bars.
A teen was reported missing in Texas and found dead in a landfill. The fellow teen who beat her to death with a hammer will now head to prison.
A Witness Tried To Leave WIth A Child For Treatment Of Alleged Abuse. That Is When The Mom Rammed Their Car.
A woman is accused of ramming her car where another person was trying to take the suspect's child to the hospital. The child was allegedly the victim of abuse.
Witnesses Say He Struck Another Man Across The Face With A Machete Multiple Times. Now, He's Charged With Murder.
A man who witnesses say struck another man with a machete multiple times to his death has been arrested in Texas. They say the attack was "completely unprovoked."
He Was Gunned Down While Sitting In His Car And Two Women Were Spotted Leaving The Scene. But, Are They The Killers?
A cold case in which a San Antonio man was gunned down in 2014 remains unsolved more than seven years later. Witnesses reported seeing suspects flee in an SUV.
She Was Watching Her Kids Play And Told A Friend To 'Hold On.' Seconds Later, She Was Shot 10 Times In The Back.
A woman was shot and killed as she was watching her kids play in Texas. Now, the children's father heads to prison for decades for the victim's murder.
More Victims Come Forward After Texas Youth Pastor Arrested On Abuse Charges, Cops Say
A youth pastor in Texas was arrested in Texas after allegations of sex abuse, police said. Once he was arrested, more potential victims came forward.
She Plotted To Rob Her Dollar General Coworker. Her Co-Conspirator Unloaded A Gun Into Him Instead.
A woman plotted to rob her Dollar General coworker, but a co-defendant shot him dead instead. Now, the worker will spend life in a Texas prison.
Woman Found Dead With Maggot-Infected Sores So Large Bones Could Be Seen, Son Charged
A woman was found dead with sores so large that bones could be seen, Texas police said. Now, her son has been indicted on elderly neglect charges.
Man Confesses To Beating His 80-Year-Old Grandmother To Death, Texas Cops Say
A man is accused of beating his 80-year-old grandmother to death in Texas. Authorities said the suspect confessed to murder when he was arrested.
Dad Was Mad His Teen Was On Social Media While Grounded, So He Beat The Child: Police
A dad in Texas was mad his grounded teenage child was on social media, so he attacked with a mob, police said. Now, he faces a criminal charge.
He Beat His Mom To Death With A Hammer. Then Said It Was An 'Out-Of-Body' Experience.
In Texas, a man beat his mom to death with a hammer and described it as an out-of-body experience. Now, he'll spend decades in prison for murder.
‘I Shot Him’: Texas Man Goes To Police Station To Deny He’s Involved In Murder, Ends Up Confessing, Cops Say
A man who went to a Texas police station to insist he had nothing to do with a fatal shooting instead admitted he committed the crime, authorities said.
Mom Admitted To Keeping Child Out Of School To Hide Signs Of Abuse, Cops Say. Now, The Boy Is Dead.
A mom admitted she hid signs of her child's abuse caused by her boyfriend, according to police. Now, the child is dead and the duo faces charges in Texas.
He Killed Two Army Buddies From Basic Training And A Woman. But Why Remains A Mystery.
A man who killed three people in Texas was sentenced to life in prison for murder. Two of the victims were his friends from Army basic training.
Two Teens Used Dating App To Lure Man To Robbery, Where The Victim Was Shot In The Back: Police
Two teens in Texas are accused of using a dating app to lure a man to an attempted robbery, police said. The victim was shot in the back during the incident.
Argument Between Roommates In Texas Ends In Fatal Shooting: Cops
A man in Texas faces a murder charge after he shot his roommate, police said. The shooting happened after an argument and fight, investigators said.
Sheriff: 3 Men Charged With Murdering Off-Duty Houston Deputy Who Was Grocery Shopping With His Wife
Three suspects have been arrested for killing an off-duty deputy in Houston after he caught them stealing a car part from his truck, authorities said.
A Car Pulled Up Next To A Man And Opened Fire. Police Say The Victim's Stepdaughter Was The Shooter.
A man was shot to death in 2020 when a car pulled up next to him, Texas police said. The victim's stepdaughter was arrested nearly two years later.
Driver Was Going 157 MPH When He Slammed Into Another SUV Killing Teen: Cops
A man was driving 157 mph when he crashed into an SUV on a Texas interstate, killing a teen, police said. The suspect has been charged with manslaughter.
Teen Admitted To Stabbing A Sleeping Person To Death, According To A Report
A man in Texas is accused of stabbing a sleeping person to death, according to police. The suspect initially said he was attacked by an unknown man.
Suspects Arrested In Connection To Double Homicide Of Texas Father And Son Found Bound, Shot: Sheriff
Two men are in custody in connection to the murders of a father and son in Texas who were found dead at the end of last year, police announced March 30.
‘They Killed My Baby’: Texas Teenagers Accused Of Murdering Man, Stealing His Phone In Botched Robbery
Two San Antonio teens are facing capital murder charges in connection to the slaying of a nursing student during a robbery gone wrong, cops said.
16-year-old Girl Shot To Death In Home, Man And Woman Arrested In Suspected Murder
Two people have been arrested in Texas and accused of shooting a teen girl to death, police said. Investigators have not released a motive in the case.
Woman Had 'Rape' Shaved Into Her Head, Was Beaten With Several Objects After Kidnapping, Texas Police Say
Six people have been charged in Henderson County, Texas after they kidnapped and beat a woman they met online for a week, according to police.
Victim was getting ice from a machine at a shopping center when hit by stray bullet: report
A man was shot by a stray bullet while getting ice at a Texas shopping center, police said. A suspect has been arrested and police search for another shooter.
A jury started to deliberate how long a murderer should spend in prison. 26 minutes later, they had a decision.
A man was convicted of killing a person during an argument over money in Texas. It took a jury 26 minutes to sentence him to life in prison.
'You are the definition of a coward': Serial killer and rapist locked up for killing a woman he once dated
A serial killer and rapist in Texas was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a woman he once dated. He has been convicted of one other killing and several rapes.
A man upset over a breakup with a girlfriend murdered her new lover, cops say
A teacher was shot and killed in Texas and a suspect has been arrested, police said. Investigators say the suspect was upset after his ex started dating the victim.
Couple accused of fatally shooting man whose body was found after fire ripped through Texas home
Two people are accused of murder in connection to the shooting death of a man in Texas whose body was found after firefighters responded to reports of a housefire.
Mom tried to give her days-old baby away to strangers on a Texas street: report
A mom in Texas is accused of trying to give away her newborn baby to people on a street, police said. She was arrested and charged with endangering a child.
Man shot to death, another victim stabbed with life-threatening injuries, Texas police said
One person was shot to death and another stabbed near-death in Texas, police said. A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder, authorities noted.
Sex offender worked with a teen to turn a pot deal into a robbery. Instead, it became a murder.
A pot deal in Texas became a murder. One of the suspects, a sex offender, was convicted of murder and sentenced to prison. A teen was also arrested.
Retired Army soldier in Texas accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old girl, wounding wife and second child
A retired U.S. Army soldier in Texas faces capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges after shooting two girls, his wife, police said.