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ARLENE ALVAREZ


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Tony Earls sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting of Arlene Alvarez

Read full article: Tony Earls sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting of Arlene Alvarez

The sentencing phase is concluding for Tony Earls Jr., the man guilty of manslaughter in the 2022 shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez.

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Jury finds Tony Earls guilty of manslaughter in shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez

Read full article: Jury finds Tony Earls guilty of manslaughter in shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez

A jury began deliberations in the manslaughter trial of Tony Earls Jr., who is accused of the 2022 shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez.

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Day 4 of Tony Earls trial: Emotional testimony, โ€˜fight or flightโ€™ defense, and conflicting crime scene reconstructions

Read full article: Day 4 of Tony Earls trial: Emotional testimony, โ€˜fight or flightโ€™ defense, and conflicting crime scene reconstructions

Emotions ran high in a Harris County courtroom Monday as the fourth day of testimony unfolded in the manslaughter trial of Tony Earls Jr., who is charged in the 2022 shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez.

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Muzzle flashes, surveillance video, and expert testimony take center stage on day 3 of Tony Earls manslaughter trial

Read full article: Muzzle flashes, surveillance video, and expert testimony take center stage on day 3 of Tony Earls manslaughter trial

On the third day of testimony in the manslaughter trial of Tony Earls, jurors were shown the gun investigators say killed 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez and heard hours of detailed testimony from firearm, forensic, and digital experts as both sides try to answer a central question: was Tony Earls firing at a fleeing robber or shooting recklessly?

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Subpoena for Arlene Alvarezโ€™s aunt upsets victimsโ€™ advocate

Read full article: Subpoena for Arlene Alvarezโ€™s aunt upsets victimsโ€™ advocate

Arlene Alvarezโ€™s aunt, April Aguirre, protested being barred from the courtroom with duct tape after a surprise subpoena kept her out of the murder trial. Crime Stoppers director Andy Khan weighs in on the courtroom controversy.

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911 call played in court during day 2 of trial for accused Arlene Alvarez shooter Tony Earls Jr.

Read full article: 911 call played in court during day 2 of trial for accused Arlene Alvarez shooter Tony Earls Jr.

During the second day of Tony Earls Jr.'s manslaughter trial, 911 calls were played that detailed the events following the fatal shooting of nine-year-old Arlene Alvarez.

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Trial for accused Arlene Alvarez shooter Tony Earls Jr. resumes after 9-year-oldโ€™s fatherโ€™s emotional testimony

Read full article: Trial for accused Arlene Alvarez shooter Tony Earls Jr. resumes after 9-year-oldโ€™s fatherโ€™s emotional testimony

Armando Alvarez described in heart-wrenching detail how his daughter had just handed him a Valentineโ€™s Day gift when he got home from work that evening.

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Father of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez testifies in emotional first day of trial for accused shooter Tony Earls Jr.

Read full article: Father of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez testifies in emotional first day of trial for accused shooter Tony Earls Jr.

More than three years after 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez was shot and killed while sitting in the backseat of her familyโ€™s truck on Valentineโ€™s Day 2022, her father took the witness stand on the first day of the trial for the man accused of killing her, Tony Earls Jr.

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Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family seeks justice as trial begins more than 3 years after her death

Read full article: Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family seeks justice as trial begins more than 3 years after her death

It was a story that greatly impacted the Houston community, now the family is hoping for justice for their 9-year-old daughter, Arlene Alvarez, more than three and a half years later.

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Man accused in 2022 shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez indicted for manslaughter

Read full article: Man accused in 2022 shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez indicted for manslaughter

The man accused in the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022 has been indicted on a manslaughter charge.

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โ€˜It feels like weโ€™re not crazy anymoreโ€™ Crime victim families join governor as he signs bail reform package

Read full article: โ€˜It feels like weโ€™re not crazy anymoreโ€™ Crime victim families join governor as he signs bail reform package

Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bail reform package in Houston on Tuesday.

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August Trial Looms: Will Justice Be Served for Arlene?

Read full article: August Trial Looms: Will Justice Be Served for Arlene?

On the third anniversary of Arlene Alvarez's death, her family is holding a gravesite service with a dove release at Lawndale Forest Park.

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โ€˜The systemโ€™s not workingโ€™ Family of Arlene Alvarez want bail reform in TX

Read full article: โ€˜The systemโ€™s not workingโ€™ Family of Arlene Alvarez want bail reform in TX

The family of Arlene Alvarez is outraged after the man who killed her was released on bail. Now they're calling for bond reform in Texas.

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Alvarez family fears justice for 9-year-old Arlene may be jeopardized with change in Harris County District Attorney

Read full article: Alvarez family fears justice for 9-year-old Arlene may be jeopardized with change in Harris County District Attorney

The Alvarez family is processing unsettling news as they prepare for the upcoming transition in leadership at the Harris County District Attorneyโ€™s office.

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โ€˜Iโ€™m very madโ€™: Family of Arlene Alvarez upset after judge recuses herself from case

Read full article: โ€˜Iโ€™m very madโ€™: Family of Arlene Alvarez upset after judge recuses herself from case

The judge in the case against Tony Earls, the man accused of killing 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez on Valentineโ€™s Day of 2022, has recused herself from the case.

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โ€˜Iโ€™m going to do my jobโ€™: Defense attorneys want special prosecutor to be removed from trial in Arlene Alvarezโ€™s death

Read full article: โ€˜Iโ€™m going to do my jobโ€™: Defense attorneys want special prosecutor to be removed from trial in Arlene Alvarezโ€™s death

During the hearing for the suspect, Tony Earl, his defense lawyers requested that the special prosecutor be removed from the case moving forward.

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Family of Houston 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez faces man accused of killing her on Valentineโ€™s Day 2022

Read full article: Family of Houston 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez faces man accused of killing her on Valentineโ€™s Day 2022

A judge dropped bail for Tony Earls who is charged with shooting Alvarez in February of 2022 when she was riding in her family's truck.

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Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family speaks out after Tony Earlsโ€™ attorney questions his jail treatment during first court appearance

Read full article: Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family speaks out after Tony Earlsโ€™ attorney questions his jail treatment during first court appearance

Tony Earls, the man accused in the shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022, has his first court appearance.

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Man indicted for murder in 2022 shooting death of Houston 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez arrested

Read full article: Man indicted for murder in 2022 shooting death of Houston 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez arrested

The man accused in the shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022 has been arrested.

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Grand jury indicts suspect originally cleared in shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez

Read full article: Grand jury indicts suspect originally cleared in shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez

Houston man once exonerated on lesser charges is now indicted for murder in the shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022.

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Houston man indicted for murder in shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022

Read full article: Houston man indicted for murder in shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022

Houston man indicted for murder in shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022.

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Special prosecutor appointed in murder case of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez two years after her death in SE Houston

Read full article: Special prosecutor appointed in murder case of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez two years after her death in SE Houston

It has been two years since a 9-year-old was shot and killed outside a Chase Bank in Southeast Houston, and authorities are releasing new details about the case.

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Trail ride honors fallen 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez killed during robbery in 2022

Read full article: Trail ride honors fallen 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez killed during robbery in 2022

Just over one year after the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, family and loved ones honored her memory with a trail ride and community festival on Sunday.

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Family of Arlene Alvarez says theyโ€™ve fallen victim to multiple thefts, burglaries since death of 9-year-old

Read full article: Family of Arlene Alvarez says theyโ€™ve fallen victim to multiple thefts, burglaries since death of 9-year-old

Crime has reportedly continued to impact the family of a 9-year-old who was fatally caught in the crossfire between an armed robber and a citizen in 2021.

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Family of Arlene Alvarez holds news conference after home burglarized to urge community to rally against crime in Harris County

Read full article: Family of Arlene Alvarez holds news conference after home burglarized to urge community to rally against crime in Harris County

The family of a 9-year-old Houston girl who died after she was shot by a man who opened fire when he was robbed at an ATM last year held a news conference Thursday to urge the community to rally against increased crime in Harris County.

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Family of Arlene Alvarez says they will continue to fight for justice despite grand jury declining to indict man accused of fatally shooting 9-year-old

Read full article: Family of Arlene Alvarez says they will continue to fight for justice despite grand jury declining to indict man accused of fatally shooting 9-year-old

The family of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez spoke out for the first time one day after a Harris County Grand Jury declined to indict the gunman who is believed to have pulled the trigger in the fatal shooting of the child.

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Arlene Alvarezโ€™s death: $30,000 reward offered for info leading to arrest of robbery suspect who set off chain of events which caused deadly shooting of 9-year-old

Read full article: Arlene Alvarezโ€™s death: $30,000 reward offered for info leading to arrest of robbery suspect who set off chain of events which caused deadly shooting of 9-year-old

Authorities continue to search for a robbery suspect who they believe is responsible for a deadly chain of events after a Harris County Grand Jury declined to indict the gunman who is believed to have pulled the trigger in the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Tuesday.

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Reward increased to $25K for information on suspects responsible for fatally shooting 5-year-old girl, injuring her 8-year-old brother

Read full article: Reward increased to $25K for information on suspects responsible for fatally shooting 5-year-old girl, injuring her 8-year-old brother

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and homicide detectives were joined by family members Wednesday to make a plea to the public for additional information on the suspect or suspects involved in the fatal shooting of 5-year-old Khamaya Dior Donelson.

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โ€˜No more low bonds!โ€™: Families affected by gun violence join together to protest bond system at Harris County Criminal Justice Center

Read full article: โ€˜No more low bonds!โ€™: Families affected by gun violence join together to protest bond system at Harris County Criminal Justice Center

The families of Arlene Alvarez, Diamond Alvarez and Ashanti Grant joined together to protest the recent gun violence that took the lives of their children in recent months.

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Houston artist creates breathtaking mural of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez

Read full article: Houston artist creates breathtaking mural of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez

A Houston artist is helping to remember the life of a beloved 9-year-old who lost her life due to gun violence.

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๐Ÿ”’Getting 2 know Jatziri Barron - the artist behind the Arlene Alvarez mural

Read full article: ๐Ÿ”’Getting 2 know Jatziri Barron - the artist behind the Arlene Alvarez mural

Local artist Jatziri Barron recently created a mural to honor the late Arlene Alvarez in the wake of her tragic death.

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Funeral held for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez who was shot and killed during Chase Bank ATM robbery

Read full article: Funeral held for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez who was shot and killed during Chase Bank ATM robbery

A 9-year-old who was shot and killed when her familyโ€™s vehicle was struck after a robbery at a southeast Houston Chase Bank ATM drive-thru on Valentineโ€™s Day was laid to rest on Friday

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5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Feb. 23

Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Feb. 23

Here are things to know for Wednesday, Feb. 23:

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Funeral held for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez who was shot and killed during Chase Bank ATM robbery

Read full article: Funeral held for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez who was shot and killed during Chase Bank ATM robbery

The details for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarezโ€™s funeral have been released to the public.

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Newly-released surveillance video shows frightening ATM robbery which led to deadly shooting of innocent 9-year-old girl

Read full article: Newly-released surveillance video shows frightening ATM robbery which led to deadly shooting of innocent 9-year-old girl

Houston police have released surveillance video showing the frightening moments of an ATM robbery that led to the deadly shooting of Arlene Alvarez, an innocent 9-year-old girl. The robbery victim, 41-year-old Tony Earls, has been charged for allegedly firing the shot that ended the little girlโ€™s life.

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Wife of suspect in shooting death of 9-year-old says her husband is also victim

Read full article: Wife of suspect in shooting death of 9-year-old says her husband is also victim

The family and the lawyer of Tony Earls, the man accused of fatally shooting a 9-year-old after a robbery at a Chase Bank, spoke out on Monday for the first time.

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Hundreds of trail riders and cyclists show support to Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family

Read full article: Hundreds of trail riders and cyclists show support to Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family

Houstonians continue to do what they do best and show support in times of need. This time it was for Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family after the 9-year-old was shot and killed last week. Sunday was all about Arlene.

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Dozens march for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, demand justice for her family

Read full article: Dozens march for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, demand justice for her family

On Saturday, hundreds of people marched for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez and demanded justice for her family.

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Local pizza restaurant to donate 30% of proceeds to family of Arlene Alvarez

Read full article: Local pizza restaurant to donate 30% of proceeds to family of Arlene Alvarez

A southeast Houston pizza restaurant is stepping up in a big way to help the family of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, who was accidentally killed while riding in the back of her familyโ€™s truck.

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Help get him off the streets: Video shows robbery suspect hopping gate after fatal shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez

Read full article: Help get him off the streets: Video shows robbery suspect hopping gate after fatal shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez

Police have released surveillance video of a robbery suspect who led to the accidental shooting death of an innocent 9-year-old girl who was riding in a truck with her family Monday night.

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Revealed in court: 9-year-old accidentally shot, killed by robbery victim lost life over $20, prosecutors say

Read full article: Revealed in court: 9-year-old accidentally shot, killed by robbery victim lost life over $20, prosecutors say

A judge has denied to lower the bond for the robbery victim charged in the shooting death of an innocent 9-year-old girl who was riding in a truck with her family. Tony Earls appeared Thursday in a Harris County courthouse, where it was revealed that the suspect who robbed him only got away with $20.

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Vigil held in honor of 9-year-old killed after shooting at Chase Bank ATM

Read full article: Vigil held in honor of 9-year-old killed after shooting at Chase Bank ATM

Dozens of people gathered for a vigil on Wednesday evening to remember Arlene Alvarez, 9.

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โ€˜This was not self-defenseโ€™: Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family demands justice for 9-year-old killed after robbery, accidental shooting at Chase Bank ATM

Read full article: โ€˜This was not self-defenseโ€™: Arlene Alvarezโ€™s family demands justice for 9-year-old killed after robbery, accidental shooting at Chase Bank ATM

The relatives of a 9-year-old girl who was shot and killed when her familyโ€™s vehicle was struck after a robbery at a southwest Houston Chase Bank ATM drive-thru spoke out Wednesday with their attorney about what they deem is Chase Bankโ€™s responsibility in her death.

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Innocent 9-year-old dies after being shot while in familyโ€™s vehicle; ATM robbery victim charged in her accidental shooting, police say

Read full article: Innocent 9-year-old dies after being shot while in familyโ€™s vehicle; ATM robbery victim charged in her accidental shooting, police say

A 9-year-old girl who was struck by a bullet while riding in the back of her familyโ€™s truck Monday night has died and the man who accidentally shot her has been charged by police.

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Girl, 9, dies after mistakenly shot by robbery victim

Read full article: Girl, 9, dies after mistakenly shot by robbery victim

Houston police say a man who had just been robbed at an ATM opened fire in an attempt to stop his attacker but instead shot a 9-year-old girl in a truck driving nearby.

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