Man wanted for two separate Houston murders in 2007 and 2008 found 16 years later in Mexico
After 16 years on the run, Juan Gonzalez, wanted for two separate murders in Houston from 2007 and 2008, has been arrested in Mexico.
Man charged in deadly carjacking of 90-year-old Navy veteran also tied to UH robbery
Court documents reveal that just days before killing a 90-year-old veteran, the 21-year-old was involved in an aggravated robbery on the University of Houston campus.
Roommate finds man shot to death inside their southwest Houston apartment
The victim's roommate discovered the body around 10 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing an argument followed by gunshots.
Dashcam captures Harris County Corporal’s murder and ‘cordial’ conversation with killer
Dashcam video in Corporal Maher Husseini's private car showed how he was killed and how the two men had a 'cordial' conversation minutes before the murder.
Suspect charged with murder of Harris County Pct 4 corporal in broad daylight at red light
Athir Murady has been charged with the murder of Harris County Deputy Constable Maher Husseini, who was gunned down while waiting at a stoplight on Tuesday.
Deputies investigating man’s body ‘with possible trauma’ found in NW Harris County
Homicide detectives are looking into what led up to a man's death on Louetta after his body was found "with possible trauma."
Galveston City Marshal was heading home when he spotted man suspected in slain Harris Co. constable deputy’s killing
Sgt. Nicholas Yeley with Galveston City Marshals told KPRC 2 he was on the phone headed home when he spotted the suspect's vehicle and called in the troops to get him in handcuffs.
Loved ones of slain college student from Nepal heard crying in Houston courtroom as accused killer takes stand
Donning an orange jumpsuit, Bobby Shah, 51, stood before a judge Tuesday morning. where Pandey’s family members and friends in the courtroom could be heard crying as they listened to what happened to the college student from Nepal.
Friend of murdered college student from Nepal helped install camera capturing Houston man accused of killing her
Kunwar said he helped install a surveillance camera outside her apartment. After the camera was up, he said the stalker stopped showing up.
Surveillance videos help law enforcement track down, arrest suspect in killing of woman at NW Harris County home
A suspect has been arrested, accused of shooting a killing a woman who was found dead by her boyfriend at a northwest Harris County home.
Bail denied for suspect accused of killing 21-year-old Nepali student studying nursing in Houston
Bail has been denied for a suspect accused of killing a 21-year-old student from Nepal who was studying nursing in Houston.
Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raid
Gerald Goines, the ex-Houston police officer at the center of the tragic Harding Street raid, is set to go on trial for felony murder in September. The raid, which occurred over five years ago, resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas and left five officers wounded. Goines admitted that the information used to obtain the warrant was fabricated. This case has since triggered a broader investigation into systemic corruption within the Houston Police Department’s narcotics division.
Search warrant details baby’s fatal injuries reportedly caused by former Lone Star College dean
A search warrant obtained by KPRC 2 is revealing new details in case of a former Lone Star College-Tomball official charged with the murder of his infant son.
Houston man seen on video carjacking elderly couple after committing murder sentenced to 80 years for crime spree
A Houston man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after being caught on camera carjacking an elderly couple and committing a murder on the same day.
Murder suspect in Jocelyn Nungaray case files protective order to prevent ‘undue prejudice,’ ensure a fair trial
Due to the case gaining national and media attention, Franklin Peña’s attorneys have filed a protective order claiming “the additional extra-judicial statements to the news media are likely to produce a result of undue prejudice in the community to deprive the Defendant of a fair trial”
‘I want them to find who did it’: Best friend remembers 21-year-old woman killed in Cypress triple murder
Firefighters responded to a house fire off Plains River Drive in the Cypress Mill Subdivision around 7 a.m. Sunday morning. That’s where they found the bodies of Richard, her boyfriend, Kolin Foster and his mother, Kelly Masciarelli.
Man accused of striking, killing Midtown nightclub manager with vehicle while trying to hit partner charged with murder
A 35-year-old man accused of trying to hit his significant other with a vehicle after a dispute but instead hitting and killing a Midtown nightclub manager is charged with murder.
Authorities hold press conference seeking leads in 2021 Baytown vigil shooting
Nearly three years after the deadly shooting at a Baytown vigil that claimed the life of 25-year-old Disha Allen and injured 13 others, investigators are appealing to the community for new leads.
Former Lone Star College dean charged with murder, appears in court over infant son’s death
Emmitt Eugene Carter, an Assistant Dean at Lone Star College-Tomball, has been charged with Injury to a Child following the death of his six-month-old son on July 8, 2023.
New suspect arrested in Montgomery County murder after previous man released thanks to proven alibi
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Isaiah Mayham is now charged with murder in connection to the death of John Dennis Holmes III.
Pregnant wife tries to save dying husband after reporting vandalism at their home in southeast Houston
A father was shot and killed in southeast Houston after reporting vandalism of his car the previous day.
Man accused of hitting, killing woman waiting at Houston bus stop while fleeing law enforcement now charged with murder
A wanted man accused of hitting and killing a woman waiting at a Houston bus stop while fleeing law enforcement Wednesday is now charged with murder.
Sarah Hartsfield gets new attorney representing her in murder case
Case Darwin, a lawyer from San Marcos, TX, will now be her lead counsel. He told KPRC 2′s Bryce Newberry by phone Monday he doesn’t expect the case to go to trial until later this year or early next.
TV Actor Akili McDowell charged with murder in Houston shooting
TV actor Akili McDowell has been charged with murder and theft following the shooting death of 20-year-old Cesar Peralta at an East Houston apartment complex.
Man shot, killed while visiting woman after her ex-husband showed up to Cypress apartment
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Kerry Cunningham tried breaking into his estranged wife's apartment and shot and killed Clifton Johnson, who recently arrived in Houston from Florida.
Man found shot to death inside vehicle in South Houston parking lot, person of interest detained
Investigators say the man was shot to death, but the shooting didn't happen in the parking lot. He was driven there and it's unclear
Suspects in killing of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray are pointing finger at each other over her murder, docs say
A new search warrant is providing more details into what happened before and after the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office exhumes remains from 1964 cold case, hopes new technology provides fresh leads
The remains were exhumed on July 10. The man, described as a dark-haired white male, approximately 6 feet tall, around 50 years of age, and weighing between 180-185 pounds, was found decapitated, with his hands and legs amputated off FM 359 near the Jones Creek bridge on June 11, 1964.
Man accused of hitting, killing 68-year-old woman while fleeing police on Houston’s south side arrested in Illinois
A man wanted for hitting and killing a woman with a car while fleeing from police on Houston’s south side has been arrested in Illinois.
Second arrest made in shooting death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda
A second suspect, Dremone Francis, has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Fernando Esqueda.
Proposed law honoring 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray would enforce detention, tracking of illegal migrants
The brutal murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray has led Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Troy Nehls to introduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act. This act aims to improve the detention and tracking of illegal immigrants in the U.S. Jocelyn was strangled to death by two men from Venezuela, who entered the country illegally and were later released. Cruz emphasizes that such tragedies are preventable and calls for decisive action to ensure no family endures similar pain.
‘Rid the Earth of heathens:’ Man accused of killing 2 homeless people says Yahweh sent him, says he would kill again
Bruce Butler, 37, is charged with capital murder. He is accused of shooting and killing Richard Nugent, 38, and RJ Lewis, 66, on June 2.
‘Forever 12′: Family holds candlelight vigil honoring Jocelyn Nungaray Friday evening
The family of Jocelyn Nungaray is holding candlelight vigil to honor the 12-year-old girl whose life was senselessly taken earlier this week.
2 men accused of strangling 12-year-old girl were caught by Border Patrol and released into US weeks before murder
Two men have been arrested and charged with the horrific murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. Surveillance footage revealed their movements on the day of the crime, leading investigators to crucial evidence. Both men, illegal immigrants from Venezuela, were apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol earlier this year.
‘Justice for my girl:’ Mother of Jocelyn Nungaray relieved after 2 suspects arrested in connection to her murder
After several days of searching, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray.
Suspects linked to Jocelyn Nungaray’s murder in north Houston identified, facing capital murder charges
Jocelyn Nungaray, 12, was found strangled to death in a north Houston creek on Monday. Two men, considered persons of interest, and seen in surveillance photos shortly before her death, were detained by police.
‘They took away my first born’: Mother shares heartfelt plea for answers after 12-year-old daughter found strangled
The mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, the girl who was found dead in a creek Monday morning in north Houston, is talking about her loss for the first time since she learned about her daughter’s death.
Medical examiner releases identity of 12-year-old girl found strangled in Houston creek
Two days after a 12-year-old girl was found dead in a north Houston creek, medical examiners have confirmed the girl’s identity.
‘Like a bad dream’: Police say 12-year-old found dead in N. Houston creek was strangled, seek 2 persons of interest
Police say a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a north Houston creek was strangled to death.
Who killed North Shore HS football star Jarvon Coles? Crime Stoppers Houston offering $5,000 reward for information
A $5,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in the murder of Jarvon Coles.
Family upset after son’s murder in west Houston described by police as ‘drug deal’ that went sideways
A family is upset after their teenage son’s murder was initially classified as a drug deal that turned violent.
Houston police looking for 2 suspects after teen shot and killed in apparent robbery at apartment complex
A 17-year-old teenager is dead after being shot after a drug deal turned deadly.
Son of woman found dead inside E. Harris County apartment charged with murder
The teenage son of a woman who was found dead inside an East Harris County apartment over the weekend has been arrested and charged with murder.
Caregiver of wheelchair-bound man arrested in connection to 2020 cold case murder in Chambers County
A man has been arrested in connection to a 2020 murder where a wheelchair-bound man’s body was found dumped in a lake in Chambers County.
Woman charged with murder after running over man repeatedly with vehicle in south Houston
A Houston woman, Sharon R. Mitchell, has been charged with murder after allegedly striking Timothy Grims with her vehicle and running over him multiple times.
$1 million bond for man accused of strangling and killing sister, shooting at officers in Kingwood
A suspected killer who officials say shot at officers responding to the original shooting call in Kingwood Sunday, appeared in probable cause court Monday.
Warrant reveals man accused in girlfriend’s murder in Polk County stabbed her while child was in home
An arrest warrant is revealing what happened before a 25-year-old mother of five was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Polk County.
Man on his way to work found shot to death inside vehicle in northwest Harris County
Preliminary details, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, are the man got in his car "set to go to work" when he was shot several times. Responding officers found his body in the driver's seat.
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.
Retired parole officer discusses youth crime prevention, shares tips for parents and grandparents
Four teenagers, all ages 16 and younger, have been charged in the murder of Houston gas station and convenience store clerk, Steven Mendoza.
‘I hope those 3 boys haunt you’ Houston Judge tells child murderer Brian Coulter who killed girlfriend’s 8-year-old son
Judge Kelli Johnson said she'd seen and heard a lot in her years on the bench, but this case was 'horrific.'
Brian Coulter guilty of killing girlfriend’s 8-year-old son, leaving remains in abandoned Houston area home
Brian Coulter is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee.
Man calls 911 on himself says he shot wife to death in Conroe, motive unknown
Responding officers say they found the man at the home's stairwell with a gun beside him shortly after calling 911 and reporting he shot his wife in the face or the "head area."
Trial begins for man accused of killing girlfriend’s 8-year-old son, leaving remains in abandoned Houston area home
Brian Coulter is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee.
3 arrested in connection to murder of Baytown 16-year-old Shane Hamilton after 15 month investigation
After a 15-month investigation, the Baytown Police Department said three people have been arrested in connection to the murder of 16-year-old Shane Hamilton.
Following death of Houston-area teen, two men charged under Texas’ new fentanyl law
Court records indicate Cortez thought he was taking Percocet, but an autopsy showed he died from a fentanyl overdose.
Family of Texas teen killed in Houston road rage shooting hope $20K reward and sketch of suspect will help catch gunman
A Texas family is searching for answers after their teenage daughter was shot and killed during a road rage incident while headed to watch the sunrise last year.
Family holds funeral service for 12-year-old, pleads for mother’s ex-boyfriend to turn himself in
“Turn yourself in. Be a man. Don’t be a coward. You know what you did. You were man enough to carry a gun, be man enough to face the consequences of your senseless actions,” the 12-year-old's uncle said.
20-year-old charged with capital murder in house fire that killed 55-year-old woman in Galveston
The Galveston Police Department said they have made an arrest in connection to a case of arson where a 55-year-old woman died on Feb. 29.
40-year-old charged with murder in chase, crash which killed City of Sugar Land employee
The crash happened on Wednesday in the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 90A at Gillingham Lane just before 10:30 a.m.
‘Nothing can bring him back’: Robbery turns deadly for father, small business owner at east Houston store
A father, husband and small business owner is dead after being gunned down at the liquor and tobacco store he owned in East Houston and his family is desperately hoping someone will recognize the men police say are responsible.
Attorneys on Sarah Hartsfield murder case both running election campaigns as trial date is set
Sarah Hartsfield, who just celebrated her 49th birthday behind bars in Chambers County, is scheduled to go to trial in just a few months for the January 2023 murder of her fifth husband.
‘Diabolically cunning’: Man accused of posing as minor online to meet child predator, then shoots and kills him
A man is behind bars, accused of pretending to be a minor to meet up with a child predator under the false pretense of having sex, only to shoot and kill him.
Family still searching for suspect who shot, killed woman while she was setting up garage sale in Tomball 5 years ago
Family members, Crime Stoppers of Houston, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division held a news conference Thursday as they continue to search for the suspected shooter accused of killing Elizabeth Barraza five years ago.
‘Something was wrong’: Family tracked phone of Katy-area triple murder victim to short-term rental, found crime scene
The search for a shooter is entering its third day after three people were killed early Sunday while attending a birthday party at a short-term rental home in Katy.
Teen charged with murder in deadly shooting of Humble convenience store clerk over stolen bag of chips
Two teenagers wanted for capital murder in the death of a Humble convenience store clerk on Friday have turned themselves in to police.
Harris County man gets 25 years in prison for causing injuries which led to 2-year-old’s death
A Harris County man has been sentenced for his role in causing the injuries which led to the death of a 2-year-old boy.
Former gang leader charged with orchestrating killing of Tupac Shakur can serve house arrest
A former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 can be released from jail and serve house arrest with electronic monitoring ahead of his trial in June, a judge decided Tuesday.
Attorneys for 17-year-old Friendswood murder suspect say mental health will be part of defense
The attorneys leading the defense for murder suspect Connor Hilton say that mental health will be a key part of the 17-year-old’s defense.
Father, son charged in murders of pregnant San Antonio teen and her boyfriend: What we know about their backgrounds
A father and his son were arrested and charged after a pregnant San Antonio teenager and her boyfriend were found shot to death inside a vehicle at an apartment complex the day after Christmas.
NEW VIDEO: Man charged with helping son kill pregnant San Antonio teen, boyfriend escorted to patrol car in handcuffs
‘You don’t even know what’s going on’: The 53-year-old father told reporters as police escorted him in handcuffs to a patrol car
‘She was my life’: Mother of Houston woman killed in murder-suicide raises alarm on domestic violence
A mother of three was brutally murdered by her husband in their Southwest Houston home in an apparent murder-suicide.
Timeline of events in pregnant 18-year-old, boyfriend’s deaths in San Antonio
San Antonio police are searching for answers in the deaths of a pregnant 18-year-old and her boyfriend after they were found shot inside a vehicle Monday.
Missing San Antonio teen found dead in vehicle with boyfriend was ‘excited’ to be a mom: What we know about Savanah Soto
San Antonio police are investigating after Savanah Soto, a pregnant teen whose disappearance prompted a CLEAR Alert, was reportedly found dead inside a vehicle with her boyfriend Tuesday.