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Richmond man charged with killing his wife found hanging from tree in Needville
RICHMOND, Texas — An accused killer has been found dead days after his wife's body was found in their Richmond home. Now, the couple's 2-year-old daughter in Colombia will grow up without either parent. Jhon Venegas Romero had been the target of a manhunt since Monday when Fort Bend...
Investigation underway in possible homicide near Edna, Texas
EDNA, Texas - Authorities are investigating a possible homicide that occurred overnight on Thursday, October 17, 2024, on Highway 59 near Edna. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation with assistance from multiple agencies.The joint investigation involves the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Investigators, Jackson County Sheriff Elect Rick Boone, Edna Police Department, Victoria County Sheriff's Office Investigators, Department of Public Safety Investigators (DPS Troopers), and the Texas Rangers, according to a press release from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Kelly R. Janica stated, "We want to be as up front with the public as we can be. More information may be released at a later date, as this is very much an active investigation."The Sheriff's Office has requested the public refrain from posting identifying information or details in comments and encourages anyone with additional information to contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Investigators at the non-emergency phone number 361-782-3541. Sheriff Janica also urged the community to "please pray for all those involved with the incident."
Houston man charged with murder in fatal stabbing
HOUSTON, Texas — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 61-year-old man at an apartment complex on Aldine Westfield Road, according to Houston police. The suspect, George Albert Saldivar, of Houston, Texas, was charged in the 487th State District Court. The victim's...