A Texas man, aged 21, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of his 17-year-old friend during a sleepover. James Michael Sotelo was ordered by Harris County District Court Judge Josh Hill to serve his sentence in a state correctional facility for the killing of Corey Thompson, as announced by the authorities. Sotelo was found guilty of murder by a jury eight months ago after a trial that lasted six days. …
The family of Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her passing at the age of 74 on Friday. The news comes two months after the Democratic congresswoman, who had been serving Texas’ 18th District since 1995, disclosed her battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee was recognized globally for her relentless advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice, and human rights, with a particular focus on women and children, according to a statement from her family. Her …
A TikTok influencer known for sharing his romantic life with his girlfriend on the platform is now facing serious charges in Texas. Ladarius Morshun Brownlee has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities allege that Brownlee shot his girlfriend, Seyeddah “Zahra” Hashemi, in the face, causing life-threatening injuries. According to a police statement shared on Facebook, the incident took place around 1 a.m. on July 5. Brownlee is also facing …
A tragic incident unfolded at a Sonic drive-through in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday when an employee was fatally shot following a dispute with two female customers. Daniel Shrewsbury, who was just days away from his 34th birthday, was working his usual shift when the altercation occurred around 9:30 p.m. Shrewsbury reportedly confronted the two women, who are now suspects in his murder. After the confrontation, one of the women allegedly shot Shrewsbury, who managed …
A Fourth of July celebration at South Padre Island in Texas took a terrifying turn when four individuals were injured in a shark attack. The incident was confirmed by the South Padre Island Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area. The attack took place near the Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill around 11 a.m. local time. First responders from the local police and fire departments were on the scene promptly to provide …
A Texas man, aged 28, has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the murder of a woman he was infatuated with and her roommate. Rosendo Jesus Montoya was handed down the sentence by Atascosa County District Court Judge Russell H. Wilson for the murders of Mary Heinz, 33, and Laura West, 43, according to law enforcement officials. The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office reported that on June 29, 2023, deputies and firefighters responded to …
A 19-year-old man from Texas, Tyler Roenz, has been sentenced to 40 years in a state correctional facility for the murder of his mother, Michelle Roenz, in 2022. The sentence was handed down by Harris County District Court Judge Hillary Unger. In addition to the murder charge, Roenz also pleaded guilty to felony tampering with evidence, for which he received a 20-year sentence. The sentences will run concurrently. The case against Roenz began when he …
A tragic incident unfolded at a Juneteenth festival in Texas on Saturday night, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuries to at least six others, including two children. The incident occurred during the Round Rock Juneteenth Celebration when a dispute between two groups escalated into violence around 10:50 p.m. According to Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks, an individual involved in the dispute brandished a firearm and opened fire, hitting multiple victims. Two …
A woman from Azle, a rural suburb of Fort Worth, Texas, was taken into custody this week following allegations of stealing a mortuary van, which contained a deceased body, from a hospital parking lot. Valerie Traglor-Ellis, 36, is facing charges of automobile theft and abuse of a corpse, as per the Fort Worth Police Department. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, around 7 p.m., when the police received a report of a stolen vehicle from …
A Texas family had a rather unexpected encounter during their recent visit to the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Jason Toten, 24, and his fiancé Sierra Robert, 23, were enjoying a drive-thru safari with their children when a giraffe approached their vehicle. The couple their two-year-old daughter, Paisley, to feed the giraffe, but the situation took an unexpected turn when the giraffe accidentally lifted Paisley into the air by her shirt. Sierra reacted swiftly, and the …