Man charged with capital murder for pushing Richardson car salesman from a vehicle
The man claims the victim jumped from the vehicle.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Murder
Crime > Murder
Man found shot to death outside home near Kiest Park in Dallas
The victim's body was found four miles away from his car.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Roanoke woman found slain, teens held in connection with the murder
The woman's daughter, son and the daughter's boyfriend now face capital murder charges.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Fort Worth man to get prosecuted for murder despite lack of body
Rodney Owens is accused of killing Glenda Furch, who disappeared almost a year ago amidst suspicious circumstances.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Police ignore hokey story from Northwest Dallas Mexican restaurant owner and arrest him for murder
He had the dead body in his SUV, along with a dozen-plus baggies of cocaine in his pockets.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Man convicted in 1986 murder of Garland woman
DNA and personal testimony eventually brought justice to the 22-year-old murder.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Jose Heriberto Castro sentenced to life without parole for 2006 murder
Castro's murder of Karen Kristina Lafon was caught on surveillance video.
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008
UPDATED: Paul Storey found guilty of Hurst Putt-Putt murder; gets death penalty
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Storey, who killed his former assistant manager in an October 2006 robbery.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
Fort Worth drug house shootout leaves two dead, one wounded
It's unclear how many shooters participated in the gunfight, say police.
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
Fort Worth 70-year-old parents found dead by two sons
There were no signs of forced entry and neighbors heard nothing out of the ordinary.
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
McKinney man accused of murder relinquishes parental rights
A hearing was to have been held on September 8 to remove Brent Stephens as conservator of his children.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Murders in Dallas down by 25% in 2008
There have been 105 murders in the city this year, compared with 140 by this time last year.
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
North Richland Hills man arrested for August murder
Gary Haga left a local bar with the victim and is believed to have killed him at some point in the evening.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Man shot to death outside Dallas convenience store Sunday morning
Four men believed to be involved in the shooting fled in a small white car.
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Texas will kill Honduran citizen Thursday for Arlington murder
Heliberto Chi was denied a stay of execution Tuesday.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Dallas police investigating killing of 39-year-old man
An apparent robbery-turned-murder, but police have no suspects at this time.
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
Former Denton residents were victims in Tennessee church shooting
Shooter hit three former members of Denton’s Unitarian Universalist congregation, killing one.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Grand Prairie birthday ends in murder
"Heck then entered the house and armed himself with a .380-caliber pistol."
Monday, July 28, 2008
Frisco murder case raises questions of attorney-client privilege
A state hearing is scheduled August 5 to determine if the judge who authorized a search of the defense attorney's offices should be recused from the case.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Collin County grand jury charges McKinney man with murder of unborn child
A four-year-old (controversial) state law allows for indictments of this kind.
Friday, July 25, 2008
After tagging cars, gang members kill Fort Worth man
When residents yelled at a gang tagging their cars, the gang members returned to the scene and opened fire.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Dallas 911 operator won’t help murder suspect surrender
Cristobal Jaimes tried to surrender via 911, but the first operator he spoke to said he had to do it himself.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Plano police find two stabbed victims; one victim dies; suspect charged with murder
Marco Noe Fernandez Oliva, a 30-year-old Hispanic male from Guatemala, currently residing in Plano, has been arrested and charged for two stabbings and one murder.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
NFL steroid dealer’s murder-suicide was due to his girlfriend’s infidelity
Murder victim was romantically linked to the only NFL player named in the steroid investigation.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Wesley Ruiz sentenced to death by Dallas jury
Defense team's last-minute courtroom theatrics fail to sway jury's death vote.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Graffiti incident sparks deadly shooting in Fort Worth
Characterized as a "home invasion," circumstances point to plain old bloody revenge.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Oak Cliff shootings a sign that things need to change
Dallas police can't do it all while we sit in the house; we have to take action against these people that are destroying our community.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
UPDATED: Teen shot and killed at a Dallas birthday party
Police have confirmed that the shooting was a result of a gang fight.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Arlington Police looking for teen-shooting teen
The shooting occurred around 3:15 a.m. in the 2600 block of Clayborn Court in north Arlington.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Edgar “Richie” Acevedo sentenced to life in prison for Oscar Sanchez, Jr.’s murder
Jury deliberated four days about the murder of the La Calle Doce and El Ranchito restaurateur (pictured).
Friday, June 20, 2008
UPDATEDx2: Suspects admit to killings outside Christian music recording studio in Garland
One victim's tan 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, Texas license plate number S05VCD, was taken.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Murdered woman’s body found in Richardson
The name of the murder victim is not released pending positive identification from the Collin County Medical Examiner's office.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Guy gets death sentence for killing woman in Dallas 17 years ago
It took 11 years to carry out the sentence.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
News of the day includes drunk drivers and found bodies
This morning's headlines around town leaves one wondering, "what the hell is wrong with some people?"
Monday, June 9, 2008
Juvenile arrested in Arlington murder case involving newspaper carrier
Suspect is accused of shooting David Wayne May back in January while May was filling newspaper racks near UT Arlington.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
UPDATED: Plano Police are investigating stabbing, leading to death
Two Hispanic males stabbed, one stabbing led to death.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Plano police searching for suspect in homicide due to stabbing
If you have any information as to the whereabouts of the suspect, do not approach him as he considered armed and dangerous. Contact your local law enforcement or the Plano Police Department at 972-941-2148.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Homicide suspect Ernesto Reyes extradited to United States
On Oct. 9, 2007 Mr. Reyes was taken into custody by United States Marshal Deputies and Mexican Law Enforcement Authorities as he left a house in Celaya Guanajuato, Mexico.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Murdered McKinney woman’s mother says system failed her
Denise Stephens and her mother reported ex-husband's erratic behavior multiple times, but little was done to discourage his behavior.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Attempted freeway bridge jumper in Carrollton charged with murder
Suspect beat ex-wife to death with a bat before threatening suicide
Suspect is in Dallas jail and is being held with bail of $1,000,000.
Monday, May 12, 2008
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