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$500K bond set for man accused of killing contract worker outside Houston business
Read full article: $500K bond set for man accused of killing contract worker outside Houston businessA man accused in the shooting death of a contract worker early Wednesday morning outside of a Houston business has been taken into custody on Thursday, the Houston Police Department announced.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of contract worker outside Houston business
Read full article: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of contract worker outside Houston businessA man accused in the shooting death of a contract worker early Wednesday morning outside of a Houston business has been taken into custody on Thursday, the Houston Police Department announced.
Adoptive father sentenced to 50 years in prison for death of 7-year-old found in washing machine
Read full article: Adoptive father sentenced to 50 years in prison for death of 7-year-old found in washing machineA man who was found guilty of murdering his adoptive son has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Son arrested, charged with murder after mother beaten with hammer in west Harris County
Read full article: Son arrested, charged with murder after mother beaten with hammer in west Harris CountyRobert Babin was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly attacking his mother with a hammer during an argument in west Harris County.
Man finds brother shot to death outside Houston business, gunman at large
Read full article: Man finds brother shot to death outside Houston business, gunman at largeInvestigators said a driver pulled up to a business where a man was working outside. The two exchanged words when, at some point, the driver got out and shot the worker before fleeing the scene.
Woman charged with murder after shooting 75-year-old woman collecting aluminum cans, police say
Read full article: Woman charged with murder after shooting 75-year-old woman collecting aluminum cans, police sayAmber McNulty was initially charged with felon in possession of a weapon but now faces a murder charge. The shooting occurred on July 15 at the Spanish Village Apartments off Griggs Road.
Drug dealer convicted of fentanyl murder of Army combat veteran in Montgomery County
Read full article: Drug dealer convicted of fentanyl murder of Army combat veteran in Montgomery CountyTexas passed a law just a month before Fortin’s death in 2023, making it a crime to supply or distribute drugs that lead to a person’s death. Prosecutors said proving fentanyl murder charges is challenging, but in this case, strong evidence led to Smith’s conviction.
Family pleads for answers in Galleria-area murder as reward doubles to $10,000
Read full article: Family pleads for answers in Galleria-area murder as reward doubles to $10,000Walker, 30, was fatally shot during a robbery on January 16 in the Post Oak parking lot after leaving a restaurant in the Galleria area.
Man shot, killed during argument with group of people in SW Houston; suspects on the run
Read full article: Man shot, killed during argument with group of people in SW Houston; suspects on the runPolice say a man in a truck got into an argument with at least five people. At some point, someone in the group hurled a brick at his truck, and someone else then started shooting at his truck, killing the man inside.
Man sentenced to life without parole for 2022 killing of ex-girlfriend’s 9-year-old daughter
Read full article: Man sentenced to life without parole for 2022 killing of ex-girlfriend’s 9-year-old daughterA man will spend the rest of his life in prison about being sentenced for the 2022 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend’s 9-year-old daughter.
Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatal shooting during fight outside Bacliff bar
Read full article: Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatal shooting during fight outside Bacliff barA Bacliff man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after shooting a man during an altercation in the parking lot of a bar last year.
Jury deliberations underway for father accused of murdering son, dumping his body on side of I-10
Read full article: Jury deliberations underway for father accused of murdering son, dumping his body on side of I-10The jury is currently deliberating in a case involving a man accused of murdering his son, Romeo Jimerson, and dumping his body along I-10 in Chambers County.
Federal charges filed against Houston men in murder-for-hire plot involving $305 payment
Read full article: Federal charges filed against Houston men in murder-for-hire plot involving $305 paymentA federal grand jury has indicted Michael Seery, Ricardo Obando Jr., and Matthew Rosas in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a man identified as R.D. in Houston.
2 dead, 15 wounded after drive-by outside SE Houston nightclub
Read full article: 2 dead, 15 wounded after drive-by outside SE Houston nightclubAuthorities said a crowd of people were outside the club when a car drove by and someone inside shot at the crowd, shooting about seven people, killing at least two of them. The motive is still under investigation, and the search for the gunmen continues.
‘It just didn’t get done’: Harris Co. DA’s office delays indictment for man who admitted to killing disabled father of 5
Read full article: ‘It just didn’t get done’: Harris Co. DA’s office delays indictment for man who admitted to killing disabled father of 5A Houston man who has been in jail for murder since late March was granted a personal recognizance (PR) bond on Thursday afternoon, according to court records, after Harris County prosecutors failed to indict him before the 90-day deadline.
Family of murdered nursing student demands justice, sues Houston landlord and background check firm for negligence
Read full article: Family of murdered nursing student demands justice, sues Houston landlord and background check firm for negligenceThe family of a Houston nursing student and social media influencer who was allegedly murdered by her roommate is suing the landlord and background check firm who allowed her to live with a man with a violent past.
Boyfriend allegedly stabbed contractor 39 times in jealous rage, then hid body in box
Read full article: Boyfriend allegedly stabbed contractor 39 times in jealous rage, then hid body in boxIn northwest Harris County, Steven Eberly, 36, allegedly killed contractor Luis Silva Mendez, 53, driven by jealousy over a suspected romantic involvement with Eberly's girlfriend, the homeowner.
K9 ‘Lady’ connects shell casings in deadly ambush at Houston park to other incidents in Harris, Brazoria counties
Read full article: K9 ‘Lady’ connects shell casings in deadly ambush at Houston park to other incidents in Harris, Brazoria countiesAdditional details have been released in court Wednesday on the suspect charged in connection with a deadly shooting where two men were ambushed and killed during their daily early morning walks near a southwest Houston park.
Bond denied for man charged in deadly ambush attack of 2 retired men near southwest Houston park
Read full article: Bond denied for man charged in deadly ambush attack of 2 retired men near southwest Houston parkAn arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting where two men were ambushed and killed during their daily early morning walks near a southwest Houston park, according to the Houston Police Department.
‘I stabbed her, I killed her’: Man faces judge after admitting to killing wife in Houston apartment
Read full article: ‘I stabbed her, I killed her’: Man faces judge after admitting to killing wife in Houston apartmentA 31-year-old man appeared before a judge for the first time after admitting to killing his wife in a violent stabbing at a Houston apartment complex.
2 retired men killed ambush-style in attack while walking trail near southwest Houston park
Read full article: 2 retired men killed ambush-style in attack while walking trail near southwest Houston parkAuthorities are piecing together what led up to a deadly shooting where two people were found in a southwest Houston park.
Woman stabbed to death while playing game inside west Harris County convenience store
Read full article: Woman stabbed to death while playing game inside west Harris County convenience storeInvestigators said the woman was seated, playing a game inside the store, when a man stabbed her several times in the chest and head before taking off on a bicycle.
Deputies searching for blue Volkswagen after June 10 Fresno shooting
Read full article: Deputies searching for blue Volkswagen after June 10 Fresno shootingDeputies in Fort Bend County are searching for a blue 2011 Volkswagen Jetta with a Marine Corps emblem on its Texas license plate, connected to the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Benjamin Flores on June 10 in Fresno.
Father accused of killing baby girl sends KPRC 2 message before his arrest
Read full article: Father accused of killing baby girl sends KPRC 2 message before his arrestJeremy Fancher and Destiny Campos face murder charges in connection with the death of their 4-month-old daughter, Brookelyn Fancher, whose body was discovered in a dresser drawer at the Days Inn off Rancho Mission Drive in April 2024.
Trauma therapist weighs in after horrific domestic violence case in Houston
Read full article: Trauma therapist weighs in after horrific domestic violence case in HoustonAuthorities are investigating a horrific domestic violence case after a man allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend, then sent graphic photos of her body to a family member—along with threats aimed at the victim’s relatives.
Case where beloved father shot to death over parking in west Houston now being referred to grand jury
Read full article: Case where beloved father shot to death over parking in west Houston now being referred to grand juryA tragic incident where 31-year-old Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed following an argument over parking will now be referred to a grand jury for review, according to Houston police.
Boyfriend charged with murder after stabbing, stalking woman inside west Houston restaurant
Read full article: Boyfriend charged with murder after stabbing, stalking woman inside west Houston restaurantCornejo faces murder charges for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Argelia Diaz Maya, in a west Houston restaurant, a case identified as domestic violence-related.
Elderly convicted murderer charged with continued stalking of Sugar Land woman whose mother he killed in 1970s
Read full article: Elderly convicted murderer charged with continued stalking of Sugar Land woman whose mother he killed in 1970sAn elderly man with a violent criminal past is facing new charges after officials say he continued to torment a Sugar Land woman whose mother he murdered 50 years ago.
‘King of the Hill’ actor, Jonathan Joss, shot to death in San Antonio
Read full article: ‘King of the Hill’ actor, Jonathan Joss, shot to death in San AntonioActor Jonathan Joss, 59, best known for playing the voice of John Redcorn on the animated series “King of the Hill,” has died in San Antonio on Sunday, a law enforcement source confirmed.
Man shot several times, left for dead by apartment dumpster in west Harris County
Read full article: Man shot several times, left for dead by apartment dumpster in west Harris CountyHarris County deputies were called to do a welfare check at an apartment early Monday morning, when they found a man dead from several gunshot wounds.
$20K reward offered for information in 2023 murder of Harris County father
Read full article: $20K reward offered for information in 2023 murder of Harris County fatherCrime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect in the murder of 39-year-old Austin Kanuch, who was fatally stabbed in his home on September 22, 2023.
Two men arrested in deadly southeast Houston home invasion that left roommates shot
Read full article: Two men arrested in deadly southeast Houston home invasion that left roommates shotTwo men, Jordan T. Smith and Desmore Letre Modlist, have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly home invasion shooting in southeast Houston.
Court docs reveal new details about ‘Can Man Bill,’ the 83-year-old Texas City man charged with murder
Read full article: Court docs reveal new details about ‘Can Man Bill,’ the 83-year-old Texas City man charged with murderCourt documents have revealed new details about the evidence that led an 83-year-old Texas City man to face murder charges after being arrested earlier this month.
Deputies investigating man killed outside NW Harris County apartment stairwell
Read full article: Deputies investigating man killed outside NW Harris County apartment stairwellOfficials said a weapon was found, but couldn't disclose if that was the weapon used to kill the man. Deputies also detained several witnesses and the man's suspected killer.
Jealous boyfriend murders home contractor, leaves body inside box in Harris County
Read full article: Jealous boyfriend murders home contractor, leaves body inside box in Harris CountyIn northwest Harris County, Steven Eberly, 36, allegedly killed contractor Luis Silva Mendez, 53, driven by jealousy over a suspected romantic involvement with Eberly's girlfriend, the homeowner.
Man charged with killing father, stepmother inside Spring home
Read full article: Man charged with killing father, stepmother inside Spring homeBenjamin Frakes, 39, has been charged with capital murder for the shooting deaths of his father, Franklin Frakes, 72, and stepmother, Florentina Frakes, 56, in their Spring home.
3 people on the run after shooting, killing man in SW Houston
Read full article: 3 people on the run after shooting, killing man in SW HoustonPreliminary evidence shared by Houston police is that there was a group of two men and a woman, one of whom got into an argument with an unidentified man and shot him to death before all three fled.
Man found shot to death outside SE Houston apartment, police looking for killers
Read full article: Man found shot to death outside SE Houston apartment, police looking for killersIt's unclear what led up to the shooting, but police said witnesses called 911 after they heard gunshots in the area and found a man gunned down outside the apartment building.
Son accused of killing mom on Mother’s Day, stabbing father in northwest Houston
Read full article: Son accused of killing mom on Mother’s Day, stabbing father in northwest HoustonOn Mother’s Day, Bao Hoang Dinh allegedly attacked his parents in their northwest Houston home, resulting in the death of his mother, Hat Nguyen, and injuries to his father. It's unclear why he did it.
Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after mother’s murder
Read full article: Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after mother’s murderOver a decade after the unsolved murder of Angela Wafer, her family and Houston Police detectives continue to seek public assistance in identifying her killer.
Elderly man arrested after killing man with car following disagreement in League City
Read full article: Elderly man arrested after killing man with car following disagreement in League CityAn elderly man in League City has been arrested after allegedly striking and killing someone with his car following an argument.
Jacinto City mother still searching for answers in Abel Vera’s 2004 cold case
Read full article: Jacinto City mother still searching for answers in Abel Vera’s 2004 cold caseIn Jacinto City, Juanita Vera continues to seek answers in her son Abel Vera’s 2004 cold case, where he was found beaten and hog-tied in a ditch in Fort Bend County.
Father accused of giving fentanyl to daughter, sexually assaulting her friend on Thanksgiving
Read full article: Father accused of giving fentanyl to daughter, sexually assaulting her friend on ThanksgivingJoshua Youngblood, 45, has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual assault following the fentanyl-related death of his daughter, Jade Youngblood, on Thanksgiving Day 2023 in Houston.
Houston roommate charged in stabbing death of UK TikTok influencer
Read full article: Houston roommate charged in stabbing death of UK TikTok influencerA nursing student and TikTok influencer from the United Kingdom (UK) was stabbed to death in a Houston apartment just days before her college graduation.
‘We want a dangerous person off the street’: Family seeks justice for father’s mysterious murder in NW Harris County
Read full article: ‘We want a dangerous person off the street’: Family seeks justice for father’s mysterious murder in NW Harris CountyThe parents of a father who was mysteriously stabbed to death in his Northwest Harris County home are speaking out.
Man found stabbed to death during reported attack in SW Houston
Read full article: Man found stabbed to death during reported attack in SW HoustonInvestigators believe someone at the apartment broke up a fight between about 4 men, but police were later called to the scene shortly afterward, where one of the men was stabbed to death.
Houston man handed $10M bond after being charged under Texas’ new terrorism law
Read full article: Houston man handed $10M bond after being charged under Texas’ new terrorism lawA Houston man accused of conspiring to commit murder has been indicted under a new terrorism law in Texas, marking the first case of its kind in Harris County.
Man shot to death after apparent robbery in southwest Houston
Read full article: Man shot to death after apparent robbery in southwest HoustonPolice were called to a home in southwest Houston where they found a man shot to death. Preliminary evidence suggests a robbery took place before the shooting, but are working to piece together a timeline of how everything unfolded.
Suspect in 2023 Houston murder arrested after DNA links him to crime scene
Read full article: Suspect in 2023 Houston murder arrested after DNA links him to crime sceneLaPatrick Deshawn Mitchell, 25, has been charged with the murder of 68-year-old John Williams after DNA evidence linked him to a crime scene in Houston. Williams was shot inside his home on February 21, 2023, and died from his injuries on May 16, 2023.
Trans murders unsolved: Four years later, family seeks justice for Iris Santos
Read full article: Trans murders unsolved: Four years later, family seeks justice for Iris SantosFour years after the murder of Iris Santos, a transgender woman shot outside a West Houston Chick-fil-A, her family continues to seek justice as the case remains unsolved.
Houston man accused of murdering girlfriend to prevent testimony in his trial
Read full article: Houston man accused of murdering girlfriend to prevent testimony in his trialJohn Roman, a 40-year-old Houston man, is charged with capital murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Breandrea Wiley, to silence her as a witness in his aggravated robbery trial.
ONLY ON 2: ‘It hurts’ Grieving Spring family friend pleads for killer of 22-year-old man to come forward
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: ‘It hurts’ Grieving Spring family friend pleads for killer of 22-year-old man to come forwardIt’s been six weeks since 22-year-old Jonathan Scott’s body was found with gunshot wounds in a Spring neighborhood near Rayford Forest Lane and Brookhaven Street.
Kingwood man charged with murder after alleged fentanyl sale turns deadly
Read full article: Kingwood man charged with murder after alleged fentanyl sale turns deadlyBrandon Wayne Seamans, a 25-year-old man from Kingwood, has been arrested and charged with murder for allegedly selling fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose.
Incarcerated man charged with 2024 Houston murder; alleged female accomplice still at large
Read full article: Incarcerated man charged with 2024 Houston murder; alleged female accomplice still at largeA man and woman in Houston have been charged for involvement in the killing of a man more than five months ago. The woman remains on the run.
Hunt for man’s killer continues weeks after his body was found in a Spring neighborhood
Read full article: Hunt for man’s killer continues weeks after his body was found in a Spring neighborhoodThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body of Jonathan Scott, a 22-year-old man, found dead in a Spring neighborhood on March 8.
Houston man who fled country after murdering girlfriend sentenced to 36 years in prison
Read full article: Houston man who fled country after murdering girlfriend sentenced to 36 years in prisonThe man who fled the country when his girlfriend went missing in 2017 has now been sentenced to 36 years behind bars for her murder.
17-year-old arrested for capital murder after shooting other teen, whose body was found in backyard
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested for capital murder after shooting other teen, whose body was found in backyardA 17-year-old, Mark Leyva, has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Giovanni Cruz, also 17, whose body was found in a backyard in the Yaupon Ranch subdivision in December.
Man found guilty of murdering girlfriend after being extradited back to U.S.
Read full article: Man found guilty of murdering girlfriend after being extradited back to U.S.A man who fled the country when his girlfriend went missing in 2017 has been found guilty of her murder after being extradited back to the United States over three years ago.
‘Please help us’: Mother of murder victim Victor ‘Trey’ Gonzalez speaks out for the first time in more than two years
Read full article: ‘Please help us’: Mother of murder victim Victor ‘Trey’ Gonzalez speaks out for the first time in more than two yearsIt’s a mother’s worst nightmare—losing a child to violence with no one held accountable.
Community voices support for Texas teen Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed to death at a high school track meet
Read full article: Community voices support for Texas teen Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed to death at a high school track meetThe Frisco community is voicing support for Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Memorial High School who was fatally stabbed by a fellow high school student at a track meet.
Man arrested after missing body found inside burned vehicle in Spring
Read full article: Man arrested after missing body found inside burned vehicle in SpringAuthorities found Winsolon Trahan's remains inside his vehicle days after firefighters found it on fire. He was reported missing the day before.
Man, teen arrested for murder after fatal shooting at apartment complex
Read full article: Man, teen arrested for murder after fatal shooting at apartment complexA man and a teen were arrested have been arrested for fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of two others in northwest Houston earlier this month.
Client admits to stabbing disabled father of 5 to death over refugee status taking too long
Read full article: Client admits to stabbing disabled father of 5 to death over refugee status taking too longThe motive behind a brutal stabbing that took the life of a father of five was revealed Friday after the suspect made a confession, according to prosecutors.
Murder suspect who killed man over parking spot accused of cutting off ankle monitor ahead of sentencing
Read full article: Murder suspect who killed man over parking spot accused of cutting off ankle monitor ahead of sentencingAuthorities are on the hunt for Christopher David Hernandez, who was convicted of murdering a man over a parking dispute.
‘Pillar of the community’: Disabled father of 5 stabbed to death at SW Houston office building
Read full article: ‘Pillar of the community’: Disabled father of 5 stabbed to death at SW Houston office buildingFamily members have identified the man who was found dead in his office by coworkers at a southwest Houston office building Wednesday.
Brothers charged in fatal stabbing of Houston man who ran for help near Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Brothers charged in fatal stabbing of Houston man who ran for help near Gulf FreewayTwo brothers, Crisanto Caal Ba and Daniel Salvador Caal Ba, have been charged with the murder of 23-year-old Otto Pop Coc, who was found fatally stabbed on the Gulf Freeway service road in Houston in mid-March.
Family of Houston man killed at gas station offers $5K reward
Read full article: Family of Houston man killed at gas station offers $5K rewardThe family of 24-year-old Gavin Melchor is asking the public to help them identify three suspects in connection to his killing. They said Gavin had left Rodeo Houston and was using the ATM at a nearby Valero when the incident occurred.
‘Smile like Gavin’: Family of murder victim seeks help in finding suspects
Read full article: ‘Smile like Gavin’: Family of murder victim seeks help in finding suspectsThe family of 24-year-old Gavin Melchor is asking the public to help them identify three suspects in connection to his killing. They said Gavin had left Rodeo Houston and was using the ATM at a nearby Valero when the incident occurred.
Teenage boy accused of shooting, killing 14-year-old classmate in Baytown charged with murder
Read full article: Teenage boy accused of shooting, killing 14-year-old classmate in Baytown charged with murderPolice say they were called to the complex for a reported shooting and found the girl, identified as Zachary by family members, near the complex playground with gunshot wounds.
2nd suspect charged in shooting that killed grandfather who was buying Happy Meals at west Harris County McDonald’s
Read full article: 2nd suspect charged in shooting that killed grandfather who was buying Happy Meals at west Harris County McDonald’sA second man has been charged in connection to a deadly shootout at a McDonald’s in west Harris County that claimed the life of a grandfather.
Teenage sisters accused of trying to kill mom for turning the Wi-Fi off in west Harris Co.
Read full article: Teenage sisters accused of trying to kill mom for turning the Wi-Fi off in west Harris Co."Because the mother turned off the Wi-Fi, all three grabbed kitchen knives and chased her throughout the house and into the street, attempting to stab her," Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a post on X.
Man charged with killing grandfather buying Happy Meals at west Harris County McDonald’s
Read full article: Man charged with killing grandfather buying Happy Meals at west Harris County McDonald’sA man named Antoine Leandre Ridge has been charged with murder following a deadly shootout inside a McDonald's in west Harris County, where 61-year-old Jorge Rolando Arbaiza was fatally shot.
Houston man reindicted for shaking girlfriend’s baby to death after getting case dismissed
Read full article: Houston man reindicted for shaking girlfriend’s baby to death after getting case dismissedManuel Alejandro Diaz has been reindicted in Harris County with a charge of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury for allegedly shaking his then-girlfriend's 10-month-old son in 2018, leading to the child's death.
Investigators find clothing iron split in two after deadly attack of wife in NW Houston
Read full article: Investigators find clothing iron split in two after deadly attack of wife in NW HoustonA man named Chance Chavez has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their northwest Houston home.
Do you know him? Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying man found dead in Spring
Read full article: Do you know him? Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying man found dead in SpringThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in identifying a man found deceased on March 8, 2025, in Spring.
Authorities say Baytown man searched ‘Is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant?’ hours before fatally shooting fiancé
Read full article: Authorities say Baytown man searched ‘Is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant?’ hours before fatally shooting fiancéA Baytown man is behind bars after investigators say he shot his fiancé and attempted to stage the scene as a suicide.
Who Killed Jackie Foster? DPS offers increased reward for 1990 cold case
Read full article: Who Killed Jackie Foster? DPS offers increased reward for 1990 cold caseThe Texas Department of Public Safety has increased the reward to $6,000 for information leading to an arrest in the unsolved 1990 murder of Jackie Foster.
Judge sets $3M bond for man accused of shooting HCSO deputy after his co-defendant is released
Read full article: Judge sets $3M bond for man accused of shooting HCSO deputy after his co-defendant is releasedHarris County District Court Judge Hilary Unger set bond at $3 million for Ronald Palmer Jr., charged with capital murder in the killing of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda, after his co-defendant’s release on a combined $1 million bond sparked outrage.
Man said to have driven teenage murder suspects to Laredo arrested in Galveston County
Read full article: Man said to have driven teenage murder suspects to Laredo arrested in Galveston CountyAuthorities in Galveston County have arrested a third person in connection to the death of a Bacliff grandmother.