Crime Stoppers Houston is raising concerns after two Harris County murder defendants allegedly cut off their ankle monitors and disappeared before trial within the span of a month.

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HOUSTON – Crime Stoppers leaders held a news conference Wednesday where they addressed felony bond reform. During the news conference, Crime Stoppers leaders responded to the Harris County Justice Administration report, “Felony Bail Practice: The Landscape in Harris County,” and to the testimony they provided at a legislative hearing. According to Crime Stoppers, in 2020, 10,500 people who were out on bond committed 18,796 crimes, which is a significant increase from 2015, where 3,200 people who were out on bond committed 6,438 crimes. Kahan said Crime Stoppers is more concerned with the victims rather than distinguishing whether a defendant was released multiple times on PR (personal recognizance) bonds. “...Crime Stoppers and law enforcement doesn’t care what types of bonds are released multiple times.