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HIs Girlfriend Tried To Break-Up, So He Beat Her To Death With A Hammer. Then Police Learned It Wasn't His First Kill.
A man in Houston will head to prison for killing his girlfriend with a hammer after she tried to leave him. Police tied him to a second murder a year earlier.
Man Killed His Sister's Former Boyfriend During An Argument In Texas Home, Police Say
A man who police say killed his sister's ex-boyfriend following an argument that got physical has been arrested. Darius Brown faces a murder charge.
Woman Said She Killed Neighbor Who Allegedly Had Killed Her Dog: Reports
A woman in Texas claimed she murdered her neighbor because the victim had killed her dog, police said. The suspect broke into a house and shot the victim.
Texas Teenager Who Police Say Killed Another Over THC Cartridge Robbery Arrested
A teenager in Texas who fatally shot another teenager has been charged with murder. The shooting was allegedly over a robbery of THC cartridges.
5-Year-Old, Teen Killed In Drive-By Shooting, Texas Cops Say They Have Arrested Two Suspects
A 5-year-old boy and a teenager were killed in a drive-by shooting in Texas, cops say. Now, authorities said they have arrested two murder suspects.
15 Years After A Woman Was Found Raped, Murdered In Her Boyfriend's Bed, Police Charged A Suspect
Police in Texas said they have arrested a man in connection to the sexual assault and murder of a woman in Texas. She was found dead in her boyfriend's bed.
A Woman Called 911 To Say She Was Being Beaten. Days Later, She Was Found Shot Dead.
A Texas man who brutally murdered his girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison. Q’Juan Tiakei Holmes will not have the possibility of parole.
He Fatally Bludgeoned His Cousin Several Times With A Sledgehammer And Claimed Self-defense. The Jury Didn’t Buy It.
A man in Texas will head to prison for beating his cousin to death with a sledgehammer during an argument. The killer claimed self-defense, but the jury disagreed.
Teen Drug Dealer Faces Murder Charge After Woman Overdoses, Dies 90 Minutes After Buying Pills: Police
A woman in Texas overdosed and died after buying fentanyl-laced pills, police said. Now, her teenage drug dealer faces a murder charge, authorities announced.
71-Year-Old Woman Punched In The Face During Argument, Texas Police Say
A woman in Texas is accused of punching an elderly victim in the face, police said. The suspect has been charged with injury to the elderly, officials said.
Victim Shot Dead In Road Rage Encounter, Suspect Arrested After Months Free
A man has been charged in connection to a fatal road rage shooting in Texas, police said. The victim crashed his car into a tree after the shooting.
Dispute About Ownership Of A Dog Led A Woman To Open Fire On An Ex-Boyfriend At A Park, Police Say
A woman in Texas is accused of shooting at her ex-boyfriend in a Texas dog park, police said. The shooting was over a dispute about ownership of a dog.
Suspect Used Large Rocks To Beat A Person To Death Along A Texas Trail: Cops
A man in Texas faces a murder charge after police said he beat a person to death along a trail with large rocks. No motive has been released in the case.
Ex-Girlfriend Threatened To Shoot Man And His Students, Now Faces Criminal Charge, Police Say
A woman in Texas threatened to shoot her ex-boyfriend and his students, police said. That prompted police to respond to a high school to ensure student safety.
Two Teens Found Shot Dead In A Car, Years Later Police Said They Arrested Four Suspects
Four people were arrested nearly three years after two teens were found shot dead in a car in Texas, police said. No motive has been released in the case.
Woman Called 911 To Report A Gym Theft, Then Chased The Suspect Around The Facility With A Knife: Cops
A woman in Texas called 911 to report a theft at a gym, police said. When officers arrived, they found her chasing a man around the facility with a knife.
Man Got Into An Argument Shortly After Reconciling With His Ex. Then He Ran Her Down With His Truck.
A San Antonio, Texas man, David Estrada, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally striking his ex-wife with his truck. He was convicted of murder.
Woman In Texas Admits She 'Drowned Her Husband’ In Creek, Police Say
A woman in Texas faces a murder charge after she killed her husband police said. Officials said she drowned him in a creek in Denton, Texas.
Texas Teenager Accused Of Murdering Uber Driver, Dumping Her Body In Backyard
An 18-year-old man in Texas faces a murder charge after he allegedly killed a woman working as a ride-share driver, police said.
Texas Man Accused Of Torturing Elderly Man With Push Pins Before Murdering Him
A suspect in Texas allegedly used push pins to torture an elderly man who was found dead in an abandoned home in July, police said. The suspect was charged with murder.
Texas Grandmother Found Shot Dead In Middle Of Road After ‘Random Act Of Violence,’ Police Say
A Texas man is accused of fatally shooting a grandmother in what authorities believe may have been an unprovoked act of violence. He was charged with murder.
Texas Teenager Accused Of Fatally Shooting Woman Visiting Her Son’s Grave
Authorities in Texas arrested a teenager in connection with the fatal shooting of a mother visiting her son’s grave last spring. He was charged with murder.
Argument At Texas Convenience Store Ends With Homicide, Police Say
Police in Texas say an argument at a convenience store ended in a deadly shooting. Now, one person faces charges that include carjacking a vehicle.
Armed Robber Tells Worker ‘This Is The Way It’s Going To Be,’ Steals Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Bud Light
An armed man in Texas wound up behind bars after he allegedly made off with over $400 worth of beer from a convenience store, authorities said.
Man Accused Of Beating His Roommate To Death During Disturbance, Texas Cops Say
Police in Texas say a man beat his roommate to death during a disturbance. The victim had injuries to his head, arms and hands, investigators said.
Texas Motorcyclist Shot Dead As He Rode, Suspect Arrested. Police Still Trying To Determine What Led To Deadly Encounter.
A man was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a motorcycle driver in Texas, police said. Officers are still working to determine the motive.
Texas Woman Robbed An Elderly Couple For Some Cash. Then, She Decided To Kill Them.
A woman in Texas will head to prison for killing her elderly roommates. A judge recently sentenced her for her roles in the murder of the victims.
Texas Man Accused Of Murdering Victim At Homeless Encampment After Pair Got Into Argument
A suspect in Texas is accused of the first-degree murder of a man at a homeless encampment early last month, authorities said. The victim was 37-years-old.
His Accomplice Fatally Shot A Cop. Now, A ‘Cantina Bandit’ Will Pay The Price Without Pulling The Trigger.
Man sentenced for his role in a robbery in Texas where a police officer was killed. The suspect didn't pull the trigger but was still convicted of murder.
Alleged Killer Who Posted Photos Of Victim’s Stolen Backpack On Instagram Captured In Texas, Police Say
The third of three suspects accused of fatally shooting a man outside a Hookah bar in Texas in May has been taken into custody, authorities announced.
Texas Man Accused Of Killing His Grandmother After Verbal Dispute Turned Violent, Police Say
A Texas man is under arrest after his mother phoned 911 to report he may have harmed his grandmother after an altercation was caught on camera, cops said.
Mother Arrested After Malnourished 6-Year-Old Daughter Dies Weighing Just 31 Pounds, Cops Say
A mother of six in Texas was taken into custody almost 10 months after her 6-year-old daughter died weighing just 31 pounds, authorities said.
Woman Called 911 To Say An Intruder Killed Her Husband, But Police Say She Was The Killer.
A woman in Texas called 911 to say an intruder killed her husband. But, police said she was the murderer and arrested her. She is being held in jail.
He Traveled Across Half The Country To Visit His Boyfriend. Then He Stabbed Him 93 Times.
A man admitted to traveling from California to Texas and then stabbing his boyfriend 93 times to death. The murderer now faces up to life in prison.
DNA Evidence Links Suspect To Unsolved 1989 Murder Of Texas Woman, Police Say
A suspect was taken into custody after DNA links him to the slaying of a Texas woman over three decades ago, authorities said. He was charged with murder.
Couple Found Murdered In Their Home in 2005. More Than A Decade Later, Police Nab A Suspect.
A woman was arrested in connection to the cold-case murder of a Texas couple in 2005, police said. DNA taken from the suspect helped match her to the crime.
She Manipulated Her Former High School Boyfriend To Kill Her Husband. The Judge Called Her ‘Pure Evil.’
A woman in Texas will spend life in federal prison for a murder-for-hire that killed her husband. The woman used an ex-boyfriend to help her commit the crime.
Fight Among Several Men In Texas Ends When One Pulls Out Gun And Fires Fatal Shot: Police
A man in Texas faces a murder charge after police say he shot a person during an altercation. Officers have not said what led a group of men to fight.
Man Allegedly Killed Two People Then Called 911 To Report Himself. Police Haven't Said Why The Suspect Turned To Murder.
Two people were shot to death and then the suspect called 911, police in Texas said. The suspect was charged with murder and no motive has been released.
'Angry Man With A Gun': His Neighbor Helped His Wife Go On Vacation Without Him, So He Turned To Murder.
A judge handed down a 45-year sentence to a Texas man who killed his neighbor because he was angry she drove his wife to the airport, prosecutors said.
Woman Called 911 To Report She Shot Someone, Now Faces Murder Charge, Police Say
A woman called 911 to say she shot someone. When police arrived, they found the victim dead, according to a report. She has been charged with murder.
Employee Jump On Car Hood To Stop Thief, Cops Say. It Cost Him His Life.
An employee was thrown from the car hood of a woman he tried to stop from stealing merchandise, cops in Texas say. She now faces a murder charge.
Teen Learned A Family Member Accused His Stepdad Of Sexual Abuse. So He Decided To Get A Gun.
A teen will head to Texas prison for the shooting death of his stepfather. According to reports, the killing was after allegations of sexual abuse.
DNA Links Suspect To Murder Of Former News Station Employee In Texas, Police Say
A suspect was taken into custody after DNA allegedly linked him to the murder of a former TV news station employee in Texas last fall, authorities announced.
Suspect Carried A Dead Mom Out Of A Motel Wrapped In A Blanket. Then, He Drove 250 Miles And Dumped Her In The Woods.
A mom in Texas went missing from a hotel room and her body dumped 250 miles away. Now, police say they have arrested the suspected killer in the case.
‘I Threw My Whole Life Away’: Texas Man Who Got Into Fight At Family Party Buys Gun, Kills Attendee, Cops Say
A Texas man who got into an argument over spanking his child at a birthday party allegedly left to buy a gun, returned, and killed a man, according to cops.
Suspect Arrested Almost 2 Months After Teenager Fatally Shot In Texas, Authorities Say
Investigators in Texas identified and arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting involving a teenager almost two months ago, according to authorities.
A Man Was Left For His Dead In His Garage After A Robbery. The Case Would Have Remained Cold If Not For One Cop.
A man was found shot dead in his Texas garage in an apparent robbery in 2017. The gunman just learned his prison fate for the murder that almost became a cold case.
Man Disciplined Another Person's Son. The Decision Cost Him His Life.
A man in Texas was beaten to death after he disciplined another person's son. The suspect confronted the victim about the disciplined then attacked, police said.
'I wish I was sorry': Wife Accused Of Shooting Husband In Back Of Head At Texas Home
A woman in Texas shot her husband in the back of the head and now she faces a murder charge, according to reports. She then told others she wasn't sorry.