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NEWSFour charged in 'drug-related' murder of 17-year-old in Maine after month-long manhunt
Four men were charged with murdering a 17-year-old New York boy in a "drug-related" incident in coastal Maine, police said. They were arrested after a manhunt. NEWSMan kidnaps woman from car wash, sexually assaults her and kicks her out of own car: report
A Texas man kidnapped a woman from a car wash and then drove off to sexually assault her before kicking her out of her own vehicle, police said. NEWSFormer military member shoots at police, is in 30-hour standoff before surrendering, authorities say
A former military member in Texas shot at police before leading them on a 30-hour standoff. Police say he eventually surrendered and faces assault charges. NEWSTexas teen shoots mom in head while she was caring for her 2-year-old grandchild: cops
A Texas teen shot his mother in her head while she cared for her grandchild, authorities announced. Police say he then took the child and abandoned the child. NEWSFugitive wanted for murder in Texas may be with his girlfriend who was reported missing in Oklahoma, police say
A fugitive accused of murdering a man in Texas is now also wanted for questioning in connection to the disappearance of his girlfriend in Oklahoma. NEWS21-year-old shot multiple times in Texas home, suspect accused of murder
A man in Texas has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting and killing of a 21-year-old woman, police said. The victim was found shot in a home. NEWSAfter nearly 10 years on the run, homicide suspect turns himself in to Mexican police
A man was stabbed in killed in Austin, Texas, in 2012. Police said the suspect recently turned himself in to authorities in Mexico on the charges. COLD CASESThe body of a teen was found in the trunk of a burning car in 2001. Two decades later, his killing remains unsolved.
The body of a Texas teenager was found inside the trunk of an abandoned burning car. Now, 20 years later, the murder case remains unsolved. NEWSFight outside a Texas brewery leaves one dead, one in cuffs, police said
A fight outside a brewery in Texas left one person dead and another facing murder charges, police in Odessa said. The victim died at the hospital. NEWSHe drove his fellow MS-13 gang member to his death. Here’s how long he will spend in prison.
A Texas gang member was sentenced to prison for his role in the murder of a witness. The victim was shot more than 15 times, prosecutors said. NEWSConvicted murderer released from prison, allegedly kills again weeks later after smoking 'speed'
A convicted murderer was released from prison and just two weeks later, he is arrested again and charged with murder after he claims to have smoked "speed." NEWSMissouri men allegedly planned woman’s murder, froze her flesh after eviscerating, dismembering body
Two men in Missouri allegedly kept a woman in a cage before murdering her and dismembering the body, authorities said. They have now been charged with murder. NEWS18-year-old's body found in Texas, six people arrested for his murder, police say
An 18-year-old's body was found by police in Texas. Now police say six people have been arrested and charged with his murder after his body was found. NEWSTexas man was 'clearing' gun at home when he shot and killed his wife by accident: report
A Texas man was at home "clearing" his gun when he accidentally fired the gun, shooting his common-law wife and killing her. He now faces a murder charge. SERIAL KILLERSHe is accused of killing at least a dozen elderly patients in Texas. A jury will soon decide his fate.
An alleged serial killer is on trial in Texas. He is accused of killing a dozen people at nursing homes in the Dallas area. All the victims were elderly. COLD CASESTexas police use genetic genealogy to identify suspect in 1986 cold-case murder: ‘DNA technology revealed the truth’
Investigators said they were able to solve a 35-year-old murder cold case using genetic genealogy after obtaining a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. NEWSDrunk Texas woman crashes vehicle with five kids in it, killing 4-year-old: police
An alleged drunk Texas woman was driving a vehicle with five kids in it when she crashed. Now, police say a 4-year-old child was killed in the wreck. NEWS18-year-old man caught on tape setting fire to Jewish synagogue, cops say
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after he was caught on tape setting fire to a Jewish synagogue in Austin, Texas. The fire caused an estimated $25,000 in damage. NEWSHe defrauded elderly church members of millions of dollars. It will cost him his freedom.
A man in Texas will spend the rest of his life in prison for defrauding elderly people out of millions of dollars in a faith-based Ponzi Scheme. NEWSTeen driver runs down six cyclists on Texas road, now faces felony charges: cops
A teenager in Texas ran down six cyclists traveling on a Texas roadway, police said. Now, the 16-year-old will be facing felony charges for the alleged assault. NEWSReport: Man allegedly set ex-boyfriend's house on fire, killing his former partner
A Texas man allegedly set his ex-boyfriend's house on fire, which killed his ex and hurt another person. Now police say he has been charged with capital murder. NEWSHe slit the throat of his wife and newborn baby as they slept. Then he called 911 to say a burglar did it.
A Texas man slit the throats of his baby and wife and they slept. He then called 911 and said a burglar killed his family, but police determined he was the murderer. COLD CASESTwo boys were gunned down in their sleep 21 years ago. Their killer remains free.
Two boys were shot and killed as they slept in their Texas apartment more than 20 years ago. Their murder has become a cold case as police ask for information. NEWSTexas man steals car then crashes into vehicle, killing the driver, police say
A Texas man stole a vehicle and then crashed it into another vehicle while running a red light, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was killed. NEWSRunning out of luck: Texas man arrested after probation officer sees Facebook post about casino trip
A Texas man is under arrest and his probation revoked because he allegedly left the state to go to a casino and then posted about the trip on social media. NEWSMan found dead in Texas home, nephew accused of murder after caller tips off police
A Texas man is accused of slaying his uncle and fleeing from police after authorities were tipped off about a murder. The suspect has now been arrested. NEWSPolice find dad stabbed to death and left in a bloody mess on the couch, son arrested for murder: report
A man is accused of stabbing his father to death over an argument, police in Texas said. The victim was found covered in blood and left on a couch. NEWSHe killed his girlfriend’s 2-year-old for wearing her shoes on the wrong feet. Now, he’ll never hurt another child.
A Texas judge sentenced a man to life in prison for killing a toddler who put shoes on the wrong feet. The convict beat and choked the child over the incident. NEWSSuspect allegedly stalked woman using tracking device before murdering her, police say
A Texas woman who found a tracking device hidden on her vehicle was fatally shot and her alleged stalker is now charged with murder, police said. NEWSTwo women disguised as hospital workers arrested in Texas, accused of multi-state fraud scheme
Two people were arrested in connection to a fraud case in Texas. But, when police found them, they were wearing a hospital disguise, police said. NEWSA Somali cab driver found gunned down and left in a parking lot. Two years later, police made an arrest.
A San Antonio man was charged with fatally shooting a Somali taxi driver in Texas in 2019. The suspect had eluded capture for two years, police said. NEWSThree men arrested on the way to cockfighting tournament in Texas, 10 roosters seized, cops say
Three men were arrested on their way to a cockfighting tournament in Texas. Ten roosters and cockfighting contraband were seized by the police. NEWSTexas man killed his sister and her boyfriend in shooting, police said
A man in Plano, Texas, is accused of killing his sister and her boyfriend in a shooting. The suspect was charged with murder and is being held on $1 million bail. NEWSMiddle school teacher accused of touching the breasts of students
A middle school teacher in Texas faces criminal charges after police say he touched students on different occasions. He was charged with five counts. NEWSTexas Man called 911 moments after shooting, killing his wife, police said
A man in Austin, Texas, was charged with murder after shooting and killing his wife during a domestic dispute. Police say two children were present but unhurt. NEWSMan wanted in connection to teen's 2018 murder arrested at U.S.-Mexico border crossing
A man suspected of killing a man and leaving his body in a Texas desert was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said. The victim was a teenager. NEWSFour teens used social media to lure a man to his death, police said
Four teens were charged with luring a Texas man to an abandoned apartment, robbing him at gunpoint, and fatally shooting him, according to Houston police. NEWS'I just killed a guy': Texas man accused of killing driver of vehicle outside his home
A Texas man was accused of murder for shooting a car that parked in his driveway. The suspect said he was threatened, but police didn't find a weapon. NEWSMom, son killed a man and set his home on fire, police said. Then they pawned the victim's belongings.
A Texas mother and son reportedly killed her half-brother, set fire to his home, and pawned stolen goods in multiple states. They were eventually caught in Wyoming. NEWSManhunt underway in Texas as police hunt for suspect in triple murder
Police in Texas are searching for a man wanted in connection to a triple-murder. Investigators have not released a possible motive in the case. NEWSHis wife told him she was leaving, that is when he opened fire on the victim
A man in Texas will spend 40 years in prison for killing his wife, prosecutors announced. The victim told the suspect she was leaving before he started shooting. NEWSHe broke into an ex's home and murdered eight people. Now, he will never be free again.
A man who murdered 8 people in a home in Texas was sentenced to prison. Some of the victims were children. He avoided execution due to mental disability. NEWSMan visits Texas police department to admit to killing a woman found dead at a home: report
A Texas woman was found dead by cops. Police say her boyfriend later came to the station and admitted to killing her and is now charged with murder. NEWSDuring fight, Texas man grabs TIKI torch and sets car on fire, police say
During a fight in Texas, one man grabbed a can of gas and TIKI torch and set a car on fire, authorities claim. Police say the suspect was arrested for arson. NEWSHouston man accused of murder of his 6-year-old stepdaughter died in a car wreck
A Houston man has been charged with murder after his reckless driving allegedly caused the death of his 6-year-old step-daughter. Police say he was intoxicated during the crash. NEWSTexas birthday party fight ends with man stabbed to death, his brother arrested
A birthday party in Texas ended with one brother stabbed to death and the other brother arrested and accused of his murder, according to police. NEWSTexas teen beats up deaf student at party, police say. Suspect accused of assault.
A Texas teenager beat up and bullied a deaf teenager at a sleepover party, police said. Now the teenager has been arrested and accused of assault. NEWSHe killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend after telling her he would see her in hell
A man in Texas was sentenced to two life terms for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. He crashed a truck in their home to kill the duo. NEWSHow a traffic stop in Texas lead to woman's body being found in Michigan
A traffic stop in Texas led to the man telling the cops too much and a woman's body being found in Michigan, police said. He is now accused of murder. NEWSWoman's body found in front yard, estranged boyfriend named as the suspected killer
A Texas woman's body was found in her front yard. Police say they believe her estranged boyfriend is responsible for the murder and has been charged.