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Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Mother with Hammer, Confesses in Gaming Chat

HOUSTON, Texas — A 24-year-old man is in custody after allegedly attacking his mother with a hammer, leaving her in critical condition, investigators confirmed. The incident unfolded in a Harris County home on Wednesday evening, prompting authorities to pursue the case after receiving alarming information through an online gaming platform. Robert Babin is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Law enforcement officials stated they were alerted to the situation when a friend …

Texas woman scalds 8-month-old baby to death in hot bath because she was mad about dirty diaper

HOOKS, TX – Authorities in northeast Texas are searching for a 21-year-old mother accused of killing her infant son by placing him in a bath of scalding water after reportedly losing her temper when the child soiled his diaper. Jatoria Cleamons, who once lived in Texarkana, faces charges of manslaughter and injury to a child following the death of her 8-month-old son, Courtlyn Cleamons. Police in Hooks said they are working to locate Cleamons and …

Texas Truck Driver Sentenced to Life for the Kidnapping and Murder of San Diego Army Veteran Caleigha Zangari

DALLAS, Texas — A 28-year-old truck driver was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for the kidnapping and murder of Caleigha Zangari, a mother and Army veteran from San Diego. Naasson Hazzard, who was convicted in February of kidnapping resulting in death, was implicated in the tragic case that has drawn significant attention and concern across the nation. Law enforcement officials highlighted the collaboration among various agencies that ultimately led to Hazzard’s arrest and conviction. …

Security cam catches moment kidnapped and murdered woman enters Texas trucker’s vehicle

AUSTIN, TX – A Texas truck driver was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for the kidnapping and murder of an Army veteran whose body was later abandoned in the woods. Naasson Hazzard, 28, of Austin, was convicted in February on charges of kidnapping resulting in death, an offense that mandates a life sentence. The case centered on the tragic death of Caleigha Zangari, an Army veteran and mother from the San Diego area. Her …

Texas man slips abortion drug into pregnant girlfriend’s drink because he doesn’t want the baby

WEATHERFORD, TX – A federal IT worker is facing serious charges after allegedly spiking his girlfriend’s drink to terminate her pregnancy, resulting in a miscarriage, Texas authorities reported. Justin Anthony Banta, 38, who works for the U.S. Department of Justice, has been charged with capital murder and tampering with evidence. According to records from the Parker County Sheriff’s Office, the matter began when Banta’s girlfriend disclosed her pregnancy to him in September. Despite his encouragement …

Texas Man Faces Murder Charges After Allegedly Hiding Fiancée’s Body for Over a Week Following a Fatal Shooting

DENTON, Texas — A man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his fiancée and reportedly living with her body for over a week, only leaving when the smell became unbearable, according to police accounts. William Oddo III, 52, told authorities that the shooting of 39-year-old LaVera Wardell took place during a confrontation on May 6. He claims he acted in self-defense when Wardell allegedly approached him with a knife. However, following the incident, …

Texas man lives with the corpse of his dead fiancee after killing her with shotgun

DENTON, TX – Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly confessed to killing his fiancée and living with her decomposing body for days before fleeing. William Oddo III, 52, reportedly admitted to shooting LaVera Wardell in the head during an altercation early last month, claiming self-defense. Oddo allegedly told Denton police officers that he did not immediately report the incident to authorities as he wanted to spend time with Wardell’s body. According to police reports, …

Fatal Misunderstanding: Texas Man Charged with Murder After Gas Station Brawl Over Beer Bottle

HOUSTON, Texas — A 22-year-old man has been taken into custody on murder charges linked to a violent confrontation at a gas station that left another man dead. The incident, which occurred over a perceived misunderstanding involving a beer bottle, has drawn significant attention from law enforcement and the community. Lansselo Martinez was arrested Wednesday in relation to the death of 38-year-old Ye Myint Aung. The altercation took place on May 23, and according to …

Enraged stranger beats Texas man to death at gas station because of misunderstanding about beer bottle

HOUSTON, TX – A man from Texas was arrested in connection with the death of another man at a local gas station, an incident that may have been sparked by a misunderstanding over a beer bottle. Lansselo Martinez, 22, was charged following the death of 38-year-old Ye Myint Aung. Authorities took Martinez into custody after a two-week search, linking him to the fatal attack that occurred on May 23. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s …

Texas Man Sentenced to 56 Years for Gruesome Murders of Girlfriend and Young Daughter in Heartbreaking Case

HOUSTON, Texas — A man in Texas was sentenced to 56 years in prison on Monday for the murders of his girlfriend and their young daughter. This tragic case sent ripples through the community and highlighted the ongoing issues of domestic violence. Jyron Lee, 29, acknowledged his role in the deaths of Nancy Reed and their two-year-old daughter, Nadia Lee, when he accepted a plea deal. This agreement allowed him to plead guilty to lesser …