Disturbing details emerge in Houston twinsโ death ruled homicide, parents charged
Court records claimed the parents assaulted the infants with and against a blunt object, neglected to ensure their safety and supervision, failed to provide necessary medical attention, and nourishment, and used a deadly weapon during the incident.
Trafficker sentenced to 35 years for forcing 15-year-old Houston girl into prostitution; woman sought for helping him
A habitual offender and sex trafficker from Houston was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of forcing a 15-year-old girl into prostitution in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
Rio Grande Valley school employee accused of making plans to meet minor in Houston caught in undercover operation
An athletic coach with the Lasara Independent School District has been arrested for trying to meet up with a Harris County Precinct 1 deputy posing as a teen in Houston, the department announced Thursday.
Repeat child sex offender convicted of abusing 7-year-old in 1993 sentenced to 42 years for child porn
A repeat child sex offender from Willis who was convicted of abusing a 7-year-old in the past was sentenced to 42 years in prison for child pornography Wednesday, Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon said.
โSir Freakalot Freshโ sentenced to 40 years for torturing girlfriend, forcing her to sign over title to Mercedes: DA
A Houston man who held a woman captive in a house while beating and torturing her until she gave him money and signed over the title to her Mercedes-Benz has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
โCompletely defenselessโ: Caregiver in Brazoria Co. accused of starving, severely beating 51-year-old with Down Syndrome
Starved and severely abused. Itโs what one Brazoria County woman says happened to her 51-year-old brother who has Down Syndrome, and it all happened at the hands of the man who was supposed to be taking care of him.
โBreaking Freeโ phone bank: Call with your questions
This week, the entire KPRC 2 team is working on โBreaking Freeโ to help domestic and partner abuse survivors. Our goal is to provide resources, support and solutions to help people in our community. We have a panel of experts ready right now to answer your questions. You can call 713-778-8920 to talk with a domestic violence expert.
Breaking Free: Domestic violence in the LGBTQ community
Domestic violence has no boundaries or barriers. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation; but much of the domestic violence awareness movement focuses on solely heterosexual relationships. Members of the LGBTQ community say they do not feel seen or heard.
โBreaking Freeโ: What you need for planning your escape
Many times if you or a loved one is planning to get out of a dangerous relationship, there are financial and legal aspects you need to know about. Learn more about what someone needs to do to prepare legal and other documents before an escape.
Cult leader accused of having wives as young as 9, possibly marrying his own daughter: FBI
A 46-year-old alleged polygamist and cult leader in Arizona is accused of having 20 wives, many of whom were underage, and possibly marrying his own daughter, officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigations announced.
Disabled man dies from injuries after subjected to torturous โholisticโ procedures by mother, stepfather, Hitchcock police say
A disabled man, who was subjected to brutal abuse at the hands of his own family members who were practicing home remedies on him, has died, according to the Hitchcock Police Department.
Bond set at $100K for 2 Texas City nursing home employees caught on camera abusing 87-year-old resident, police say
Charges have been filed against two nursing home employees who were caught on camera beating and dragging an 87-year-old resident, according to officials with the Texas City Police Department.
Mother claims her autistic son was abused at Jefferson Elementary School
HOUSTON โ A young mother from Houstonโs Fifth Ward is angry and concerned for her children and others after she says she witnessed a teacher at Jefferson Elementary School physically abusing her 5-year-old autistic son just as she arrived to pick him up for school. Worst of all, she said it appeared her son was having trouble breathing. โIt was as if he was gasping for air, it was as if he was having trouble breathing,โ Renee said. Houston Independent School District released the following written statement:โAllegations of improper handling of a student have been made against a staff member at Jefferson Elementary School. Please know that HISD places great value on our students, and their safety and well-being are of the utmost importance.โ
Police searching for man accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child
HOUSTON โ Authorities are asking for the publicโs help finding a man who is accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a child. He was subsequently charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for any information leading to Garciaโs location and arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477), or online at Crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.
Southeast Texas LINK Coalition addresses overlap between domestic violence, animal cruelty
HOUSTON โ In response to the rise in domestic and animal violence cases, local agencies are partnering to form the Southeast Texas Link Coalition to combat the abuse. The Southeast Texas LINK Coalition aims to bring together agencies from across Southeast Texas to build a cohesive network that combats both animal violence and human violence. โBy launching the southeast Texas Link coalition we hope to prevent, combat, and educate the public on the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty,โ said Dr. Malone. A representative of the coalition said since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been an increase in domestic violence cases. Animal abuse cases are expected to go up as well.
Hereโs what to do if you think someone is a victim of domestic violence
HOUSTON โ Domestic violence is on the rise nationally and both our local police and hospitals are noticing the surge. This week, officers were shot while responding to a domestic violence call, where Sgt. โWe know what happens all too often in these domestic violence situations when a woman has had enough and that abusive husband ends up committing murder,โ Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said. Fisher said risk factors for domestic violence are social and financial stress. The U.S. Department of Justice is trying to relieve this problem with a plan to provide $160 million for victim assistance.