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Arrest made in Texas murder of 11-year-old girl who was found dead underneath bed

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Authorities have apprehended an 18-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting and strangling an 11-year-old girl in Texas. The suspect, Juan Carlos Garcia-Rodriguez, was arrested by the Shreveport Louisiana Police Department and is currently awaiting extradition back to Texas. Garcia-Rodriguez allegedly provided a full confession after his arrest. The family of the victim has called for justice to be served, expressing gratitude to the Pasadena Police Department and Louisiana police for their efforts in apprehending the …

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Woman shot dead at gas station by her boyfriend in broad daylight attack

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In a shocking act of violence captured on camera, a Texas man has been accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend in a gas station parking lot. Giovanni Pera Paschal, 40, is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Deanna Mason, 34, in San Antonio. The incident took place in broad daylight. Paschal was taken into custody late Wednesday evening, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The shooting took place around …

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Texas man convicted of murder plot to save failing business

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Keith Ashley, a 51-year-old financial advisor and insurance agent from Allen, Texas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a series of crimes including murder, fraud, and firearms violations. The verdict was delivered in October 2022, following a trial that revealed Ashley’s desperate attempts to save his failing brewery business by stealing from his clients and committing murder. Ashley was found guilty of federal wire, mail, and bank fraud charges, as well as firearms violations. …

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Man arrested in Texas for attempting to kidnap 18-year-old woman in Target parking lot

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Texas law enforcement has apprehended Jose Luis Contreras, a 22-year-old resident of Magnolia, on charges of attempted kidnapping. Contreras was arrested at a restaurant in Conroe last Saturday, according to a statement from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. He was then transported to Montgomery County Jail, where he is being held without bond, pending a court hearing. The charges against Contreras stem from an incident at a Target store in Magnolia involving an 18-year-old woman. …

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Uvalde shooter’s cousin arrested for making mass shooting threat

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A teenager, who is the cousin of the gunman responsible for the tragic 2022 Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to carry out a similar attack. Nathan James Cruz, 17, was taken into custody on Monday for his shooting threats. The arrest comes after Cruz’s mother reported his intentions to the police, expressing concern due to his probation status and proximity to an elementary school. Nathan James Cruz, the …

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Three men were shot when a woman fired into a group involved in an argument

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A violent confrontation in Texas on Wednesday night resulted in one death and two injuries, as per local police reports. The Houston Police Department indicated that the incident, which occurred around 7 p.m. on the 13900 block of Main Street, originated from a physical disagreement among three individuals, two of whom were brothers. During the altercation, a woman allegedly stepped in, discharging a firearm at the group from a vehicle. Assistant Chief Megan Howard of …

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Man faces charges for fatally shooting thief who was trying to steal his car

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A grand jury will be deciding whether a man who allegedly chased down and fatally shot a 19-year-old suspected car thief will face criminal charges. The incident occurred in Houston, Texas, when the car owner and his girlfriend discovered that their Dodge Charger had been stolen from an apartment complex. They immediately called 911 and began pursuing the stolen vehicle in a Lexus. Shots were fired during the chase, resulting in the death of the …

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Texas to fire newly hired teacher that was busted in child prostitution sting

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A Texas school district is moving forward with the dismissal of a recently employed teacher, Gershon Caston, following his arrest in a child sex trafficking investigation. Dallas police took Caston into custody on July 20, charging him with child trafficking, sexual assault of a minor, and compelling prostitution of an individual under 18. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred in June and July. The Red Oak Independent School District, situated to the south of Dallas, has …

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Human remains found stuffed inside of suitcases

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In two separate incidents last week, authorities in Florida and Texas made disturbing discoveries of human remains stuffed inside luggage. The Delray Beach Police Department in Florida received a report of a suspicious object floating in the intracoastal waterway, leading to the finding of dismembered body parts in a suitcase. Meanwhile, in Texas, the Bexar County Sheriff’s office responded to a call about a suspicious object found on a property, which turned out to be …

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Teen rescued from 61-year-old kidnapper

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A 13-year-old girl from Texas was saved in California after she managed to signal for help to passersby while allegedly being kidnapped and sexually assaulted during a cross-country road trip. The accused, Steven Robert Sablan, 61, from Cleburne, Texas, has been indicted with charges of kidnapping and transportation of a minor with the intention of engaging in criminal sexual activity, as per the U.S. Attorney’s Office. His arraignment is scheduled for July 31 in downtown …

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