Sarah Hartsfield appeals insulin murder conviction before transfer to state prison
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield appeals insulin murder conviction before transfer to state prisonSarah Hartsfield, a retired military veteran, has been convicted of murdering her fifth husband with insulin and sentenced to life in prison, with parole eligibility after 30 years. Following rapid jury deliberations, Hartsfield's appeal and request for a new trial have been filed, citing the need for new evidence.
Sarah Hartsfield sentenced to life after being found guilty in insulin murder trial
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield sentenced to life after being found guilty in insulin murder trialWe’re in the second week of the Sarah Hartsfield insulin murder trial, and jurors have heard testimony from over 30 witnesses so far.
State and defense deliver closing arguments in Sarah Hartsfield’s insulin murder trial
Read full article: State and defense deliver closing arguments in Sarah Hartsfield’s insulin murder trialAfter an eight-day trial, the jury in Chambers County is now deliberating the fate of Sarah Hartsfield, accused of murdering her husband, Joseph, with an insulin overdose.
Jury to begin deliberating on sentencing Thursday after Sarah Hartsfield found guilty in insulin trial
Read full article: Jury to begin deliberating on sentencing Thursday after Sarah Hartsfield found guilty in insulin trialWe’re in the second week of the Sarah Hartsfield insulin murder trial, and jurors have heard testimony from over 30 witnesses so far.
Cellphone data contradicts Sarah Hartsfield’s claim she was asleep as husband’s blood sugar dropped, detective testifies
Read full article: Cellphone data contradicts Sarah Hartsfield’s claim she was asleep as husband’s blood sugar dropped, detective testifiesCellphone data challenge Sarah Hartsfield's claim of being asleep during her husband's critical insulin overdose.
Lead detective details phone data, deleted messages in Sarah Hartsfield’s insulin murder trial
Read full article: Lead detective details phone data, deleted messages in Sarah Hartsfield’s insulin murder trialThe trial of Sarah Hartsfield, accused of murdering her fifth husband with insulin, takes an intriguing turn as prosecutors push to reveal hundreds of jail messages she sent to media outlets like KPRC 2 News.
Sarah Hartsfield’s children testify as thousands of jail calls, texts to media introduced in insulin murder trial
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield’s children testify as thousands of jail calls, texts to media introduced in insulin murder trialThe second week of testimony in Sarah Hartsfield’s insulin murder trial begans today.
From house fires to murder plot: Jury hears more about Sarah Hartsfield’s ‘tumultuous’ past
Read full article: From house fires to murder plot: Jury hears more about Sarah Hartsfield’s ‘tumultuous’ pastThe first week of Sarah Hartsfield’s murder trial has been nothing short of dramatic, with testimonies painting a picture of family tensions, medical mysteries, and a past steeped in controversy.
From hospital records to shooting of ex: New testimony unfolds in Sarah Hartsfield murder trial
Read full article: From hospital records to shooting of ex: New testimony unfolds in Sarah Hartsfield murder trialDay 3 of the trial has revealed testimony about Joseph Hartsfield's medical struggles before his death.
Medical records become key focus in Sarah Hartsfield’s murder trial
Read full article: Medical records become key focus in Sarah Hartsfield’s murder trialThe murder trial of Sarah Hartsfield continues to unfold in Chambers County, and as family members take the stand, they paint a picture of a turbulent marriage.
Chambers County Sheriff warns of ‘very evil side’ to Sarah Hartsfield as murder trial begins
Read full article: Chambers County Sheriff warns of ‘very evil side’ to Sarah Hartsfield as murder trial beginsAccused of murder by toxic insulin exposure, Hartsfield's case is gaining national attention. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne hints at a "very evil side" to her history.
Sarah Hartsfield’s insulin overdose murder trial starts Monday in Chambers County
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield’s insulin overdose murder trial starts Monday in Chambers CountyAfter more than two and a half years in jail, retired military mother Sarah Hartsfield is scheduled to go on trial starting Monday in the sudden death of her new husband in 2023.
Judge will allow camera in courtroom for Sarah Hartsfield’s murder trial
Read full article: Judge will allow camera in courtroom for Sarah Hartsfield’s murder trialDespite opposition from attorneys on both sides of the case, Chambers County Judge Chap B. Cain III announced Friday morning that he will allow one television camera inside the courtroom for Sarah Hartsfield’s upcoming murder trial.
Attorneys don’t want camera in courtroom for Sarah Hartsfield murder trial
Read full article: Attorneys don’t want camera in courtroom for Sarah Hartsfield murder trialChambers County prosecutors and the defense attorney for Sarah Hartsfield are fighting to keep a camera out of the courtroom for her September murder trial.
Seniors stranded in Mont Belvieu apartments due to chronic elevator failures
Read full article: Seniors stranded in Mont Belvieu apartments due to chronic elevator failuresThe ongoing issues at The Retreat at Barbers Hill, managed by Asset Living, have plagued residents for several years, with conditions worsening over the past year, according to multiple residents.
Jury deliberations underway for father accused of murdering son, dumping his body on side of I-10
Read full article: Jury deliberations underway for father accused of murdering son, dumping his body on side of I-10The jury is currently deliberating in a case involving a man accused of murdering his son, Romeo Jimerson, and dumping his body along I-10 in Chambers County.
Man connected to double homicide in on Bolivar Peninsula killed in Beaumont, deputies said
Read full article: Man connected to double homicide in on Bolivar Peninsula killed in Beaumont, deputies saidA man allegedly connected to a double homicide on Bolivar Peninsula killed himself during a standoff in Beaumont, deputies said.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia Announces Retirement at End of Current Term
Read full article: Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia Announces Retirement at End of Current TermChambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia has announced his retirement at the end of his current term, concluding on December 31, 2026.
Man arrested for theft of copper in Chambers County allegedly caused 911 service outage
Read full article: Man arrested for theft of copper in Chambers County allegedly caused 911 service outageBrad Thibodeaux is charged with felony criminal mischief among other potential offenses, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office.
Chambers County authorities issue warning after getting reports of dangerous ‘door-kicking’ TikTok challenge
Read full article: Chambers County authorities issue warning after getting reports of dangerous ‘door-kicking’ TikTok challengeThe “door-kicking challenge” has people kick doors as a prank while recording for social media.

Chambers County woman left without home or refund after nearly $35K payment
Read full article: Chambers County woman left without home or refund after nearly $35K paymentIn June 2023, Jerene Buckles paid nearly $35,000 as a deposit for a home she believed would replace the one her family lost in a devastating fire, but no home was built and she never received her money back.
Trial date set for Sarah Hartsfield, woman accused of murdering husband in Chambers County
Read full article: Trial date set for Sarah Hartsfield, woman accused of murdering husband in Chambers CountyA Chambers County judge set an April trial date for 49-year-old Sarah Hartsfield during a hearing Monday morning.
KPRC 2 Investigates finds out why 2 public alert systems failed during PEMEX poison gas release
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates finds out why 2 public alert systems failed during PEMEX poison gas releaseDeer Park residents expressed their frustration over the lack of timely notifications about the incident.
Federal judge allows Barbers Hill ISD student disciplined over hair style to continue case against district
Read full article: Federal judge allows Barbers Hill ISD student disciplined over hair style to continue case against districtA federal judge has allowed a black Barbers Hill ISD student disciplined over his hair style to continue his case against the district, according to the student’s attorney.
Sarah Hartsfield murder case doesn’t appear to be going to trial this year
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield murder case doesn’t appear to be going to trial this yearA hearing was held Wednesday afternoon in the Sarah Hartsfield murder case after a new document has been filed, in which her new defense attorney is asking for specific pieces of evidence.
Court upholds $2M bond for Sarah Hartsfield
Read full article: Court upholds $2M bond for Sarah HartsfieldThe First Court of Appeals has upheld the $2 million bond for Sarah Hartsfield, accused of murdering her husband Joseph Hartsfield. Despite multiple reductions, Hartsfield's attorney claims the bond remains "excessive" and effectively denies her bail. The court, however, found the bond appropriate given the severity of the charges and other factors.
Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states
Read full article: Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and statesLimits on who can be released without paying bail and difficulties hiring guards worsen the situation.
‘Operation Cash Back’: Multiple arrests made in complex bank fraud scheme investigation led by Mont Belvieu police
Read full article: ‘Operation Cash Back’: Multiple arrests made in complex bank fraud scheme investigation led by Mont Belvieu policeMultiple arrests have been made in connection to a bank fraud investigation led by the Mont Belvieu Police Department.
Attorney for Barbers Hill student disciplined for hair says lawsuit will go on despite judge’s dismissal of most claims
Read full article: Attorney for Barbers Hill student disciplined for hair says lawsuit will go on despite judge’s dismissal of most claimsDarryl George was kept out of his regular classes for most of the 2023-2024 school year at Barbers Hill High School. The school said his dreadlocks fell below his eyebrows and ear lobes and violated the district’s dress code. George spent that time out of his classes in in-school suspension or at an off-campus disciplinary program.
Sarah Hartsfield gets new attorney representing her in murder case
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield gets new attorney representing her in murder caseCase Darwin, a lawyer from San Marcos, TX, will now be her lead counsel. He told KPRC 2′s Bryce Newberry by phone Monday he doesn’t expect the case to go to trial until later this year or early next.
Chambers County man arrested after killing pedestrian while driving recklessly, using phone
Read full article: Chambers County man arrested after killing pedestrian while driving recklessly, using phoneA Chambers County man now faces manslaughter charges after running over a bicyclist while driving recklessly earlier this year.
Missing 44-year-old woman last seen leaving Chambers County RV Park on June 2
Read full article: Missing 44-year-old woman last seen leaving Chambers County RV Park on June 2The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding a 44-year-old woman reported missing after leaving a RV park on June 2.
2 men arrested in multi-state heavy machinery theft ring, more arrests expected
Read full article: 2 men arrested in multi-state heavy machinery theft ring, more arrests expectedThe investigation, led by Chambers County Deputies and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, uncovered $347,000 worth of stolen equipment, including excavators and trailers.
See ya later alligator! Mont Belvieu Public Works use grapple truck to remove 12-foot long gator from ditch
Read full article: See ya later alligator! Mont Belvieu Public Works use grapple truck to remove 12-foot long gator from ditchA 12-foot long alligator was removed from a ditch in Mont Belvieu Monday thanks to the efforts of both animal control and the city’s public works department.
Caregiver of wheelchair-bound man arrested in connection to 2020 cold case murder in Chambers County
Read full article: Caregiver of wheelchair-bound man arrested in connection to 2020 cold case murder in Chambers CountyA man has been arrested in connection to a 2020 murder where a wheelchair-bound man’s body was found dumped in a lake in Chambers County.
Chambers County man arrested after striking neighbor with garden tool during argument
Read full article: Chambers County man arrested after striking neighbor with garden tool during argumentA man has been arrested after striking someone with lawn equipment and later shooting a gun in the victim’s direction during an argument.
‘Never saw him again:’ Houston-area contractor wanted in four counties is accused of swindling homeowners
Read full article: ‘Never saw him again:’ Houston-area contractor wanted in four counties is accused of swindling homeownersA Houston-area contractor is accused of ripping off home repair customers in four different counties, some of whom were victims of natural disasters, court records reveal.
A Texas landowner can sue the state for flood damage to his property, U.S. Supreme Court rules
Read full article: A Texas landowner can sue the state for flood damage to his property, U.S. Supreme Court rulesRichie DeVillier, who owns land east of Houston, said the state owes him damages for constant flooding after Texas made changes to Interstate 10 near his property.
Cyclist killed after getting hit by several vehicles near Houston Museum District
Read full article: Cyclist killed after getting hit by several vehicles near Houston Museum DistrictPolice say an 18-wheeler almost hit the cyclist, but he was able to swerve and fell off his bike. When he tried getting up, investigators say he was hit by several cars.
10 people found inside Chambers County home; Officials investigating as possible human trafficking
Read full article: 10 people found inside Chambers County home; Officials investigating as possible human traffickingLaw enforcement says 10 people, believed to be in the country illegally, were found inside a Chambers County home as deputies executed a search warrant Thursday.
‘Excessive bail:’ Attorney for Sarah Hartsfield files appeal to reduce bond from $2 million to $150K
Read full article: ‘Excessive bail:’ Attorney for Sarah Hartsfield files appeal to reduce bond from $2 million to $150KAn attorney for a Chambers County woman accused of murdering her husband have filed an appeal to have her bond reduced from $2 million to $150,000.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, community activists discuss Crown Act violation by Barbers Hill ISD
Read full article: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, community activists discuss Crown Act violation by Barbers Hill ISDCongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will host a news conference Friday morning to discuss the violation of the Crown Act after a Barbers Hill high school student was repeatedly disciplined for his hairstyle choice.
Judge rules in favor of Barbers Hill ISD after lawsuit by student’s family claimed they went against the CROWN Act
Read full article: Judge rules in favor of Barbers Hill ISD after lawsuit by student’s family claimed they went against the CROWN ActThe trial surrounding a Barbers Hill student disciplined for his hairstyle is scheduled to go before a federal judge this Thursday.
‘Conform to Black hair’: Protest in Barbers Hill ISD superintendent’s neighborhood ahead of hair discrimination trial
Read full article: ‘Conform to Black hair’: Protest in Barbers Hill ISD superintendent’s neighborhood ahead of hair discrimination trialCommunity leaders and civil rights activists are holding a protest this Wednesday ahead of the trial for a Barbers Hill student who has repeatedly been disciplined for his hairstyle choice.
Trial to determine if Barbers Hill ISD’s punishment of student over his hair violates new law begins Thursday
Read full article: Trial to determine if Barbers Hill ISD’s punishment of student over his hair violates new law begins ThursdayThe trial surrounding a Barbers Hill student disciplined for his hairstyle is scheduled to go before a federal judge this Thursday.
Driver flees scene after colliding with 2 women exercising on side of Chambers County roadway, 1 killed
Read full article: Driver flees scene after colliding with 2 women exercising on side of Chambers County roadway, 1 killedA woman was killed and another was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital after a vehicle collided with the two who were exercising off the side of a roadway in Chambers County.
Attorneys on Sarah Hartsfield murder case both running election campaigns as trial date is set
Read full article: Attorneys on Sarah Hartsfield murder case both running election campaigns as trial date is setSarah Hartsfield, who just celebrated her 49th birthday behind bars in Chambers County, is scheduled to go to trial in just a few months for the January 2023 murder of her fifth husband.
Former candidate for city council in Chambers County community arrested, accused of election fraud
Read full article: Former candidate for city council in Chambers County community arrested, accused of election fraudA former candidate for City Council in the community of Beach City in Chambers County has been arrested, accused of election fraud.
US Supreme Court hears Texas case that could change how states compensate landowners for their property
Read full article: US Supreme Court hears Texas case that could change how states compensate landowners for their propertyLandowners east of Houston are seeking compensation from the state after a highway project led to flooding on their properties.
2 arrested following Chambers County chase, accused of stealing over $25K of material from Baytown energy plant
Read full article: 2 arrested following Chambers County chase, accused of stealing over $25K of material from Baytown energy plantThe Chambers County Sheriff’s Office said two people have been arrested after a chase that went through the City of Baytown Saturday.
Sarah Hartsfield asks higher court to reconsider $2M bond in murder case
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield asks higher court to reconsider $2M bond in murder caseThe Chambers County woman who has been jailed since February, accused of murdering her husband, has asked an appeals court to review her bond that has already been reduced three times this year.
Trinity Bay Conservation District issues boil water notice for customers in Smith Point, White Heron communities
Read full article: Trinity Bay Conservation District issues boil water notice for customers in Smith Point, White Heron communitiesThe Trinity Bay Conservation District has issued a boil water notice to all customers in the Smith Point and White Heron communities in Chambers County.
Father of man whose body found dumped on side of I-10 in Chambers County charged with murder
Read full article: Father of man whose body found dumped on side of I-10 in Chambers County charged with murderThe Chambers County Sheriff’s Office said the charge was brought against Cobin Rocio, who is said to be the father of the man whose body was found on the side of the roadway.
Smoke alert issued in Sabine Pass area after marsh fires cause several crashes
Read full article: Smoke alert issued in Sabine Pass area after marsh fires cause several crashesA smoke alert has been issued in the Sabine Pass area after possible marsh fires cause several vehicle crashes Thursday morning, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested, including father of victim after body found dumped on side of I-10 in Chambers County
Read full article: 2 arrested, including father of victim after body found dumped on side of I-10 in Chambers CountyTwo people have been arrested in connection with a body which was found on the side of Interstate 10 in Chambers County.
Man found dead on side of I-10 frontage road in Chambers County, foul play suspected
Read full article: Man found dead on side of I-10 frontage road in Chambers County, foul play suspectedA man was found dead near the Interstate 10 frontage road in Chambers County on Friday, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office said.
Murder suspect Sarah Hartsfield accused of ‘playing games’ before Chambers County judge cuts bond in half
Read full article: Murder suspect Sarah Hartsfield accused of ‘playing games’ before Chambers County judge cuts bond in halfAfter a grand jury indicted Sarah Hartsfield for the murder of her husband Joseph Hartsfield, she got locked up in the Chambers County Jail with a $5 million bond.
1 lane reopened on IH-10 eastbound at Trinity River bridge in Chambers County after major crash
Read full article: 1 lane reopened on IH-10 eastbound at Trinity River bridge in Chambers County after major crashA major crash has shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Chambers County Saturday.
Bond set at $4M for man accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old at party in Chambers County
Read full article: Bond set at $4M for man accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old at party in Chambers CountyA man was indicted for the murder of a 19-year-old in Chambers County and arrested on Tuesday, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office said.
Hearing on Sarah Hartsfield bond reduction reset
Read full article: Hearing on Sarah Hartsfield bond reduction resetAfter hiring two new attorneys, Sarah Hartsfield, 48, is again hoping for a reduction of her $4 million bond. Hartsfield has been in the Chambers County jail since February, when she was indicted on murder charges.
2 dead, 2 injured after vehicle crashes into tractor towing farming equipment in Chambers County
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 injured after vehicle crashes into tractor towing farming equipment in Chambers CountyAs deputies and troopers were looking for the vehicle, the vehicle struck a large tractor towing farming equipment while driving westbound on FM 1985 near the East Bay Bayou. Chambers County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Troopers arrived on scene to find that the vehicle was fully engulfed in fire.
Major weekend closure: Mainlanes on I-10 at SH-99 to close due to crucial deck repair project in Chambers County
Read full article: Major weekend closure: Mainlanes on I-10 at SH-99 to close due to crucial deck repair project in Chambers CountyIf you’re heading out this weekend, there will be a significant traffic disruption that will affect Chambers County.
Sarah Hartsfield hires two attorneys to defend her in murder case of fifth husband
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield hires two attorneys to defend her in murder case of fifth husbandIn a last-minute hearing Thursday morning, two attorneys from outside of Chambers County were retained to defend Sarah Hartsfield in her murder case.
‘It’s a miracle’: Texas DPS trooper survives horrific, fatal crash involving speeding van on I-10 East
Read full article: ‘It’s a miracle’: Texas DPS trooper survives horrific, fatal crash involving speeding van on I-10 EastA Chambers County Sheriff’s deputy was airlifted to a hospital after he was involved in a major crash on I-10 East near Highway 61, officials said.
‘There aren’t 2 sides to me’: Sarah Hartsfield sends messages to KPRC 2 from jail
Read full article: ‘There aren’t 2 sides to me’: Sarah Hartsfield sends messages to KPRC 2 from jailSarah Hartsfield, the 48-year-old woman accused of killing her husband in January, made her first in-person appearance in a Chambers County courtroom Monday morning.
Judge reduces bond for Sarah Hartsfield in murder case involving her husband
Read full article: Judge reduces bond for Sarah Hartsfield in murder case involving her husbandSarah Hartsfield, the Chambers County woman accused of killing her husband, was successful in her second attempt to reduce bond in her murder case.
‘The Two Sides of Sarah’ - David Bragg, the fiancé
Read full article: ‘The Two Sides of Sarah’ - David Bragg, the fiancéWhen 48-year-old Sarah Hartsfield was indicted for murdering her fifth husband in February, stories from across the country about the mother of four’s past started surfacing and unraveling a twisted web.
‘The Two Sides of Sarah’ - Brian Altis, the boyfriend
Read full article: ‘The Two Sides of Sarah’ - Brian Altis, the boyfriendWhen 48-year-old Sarah Hartsfield was indicted for murdering her fifth husband in February, stories from across the country about the mother of four’s past started surfacing and unraveling a twisted web.
‘The Two Sides of Sarah’ - Christopher Donohue, Husband #3
Read full article: ‘The Two Sides of Sarah’ - Christopher Donohue, Husband #3When 48-year-old Sarah Hartsfield was indicted for murdering her fifth husband in February, stories from across the country about the mother of four’s past started surfacing and unraveling a twisted web.
‘The Two Sides of Sarah’ - Titus Knoernschild, her first husband
Read full article: ‘The Two Sides of Sarah’ - Titus Knoernschild, her first husbandWhen 48-year-old Sarah Hartsfield was indicted for murdering her fifth husband in February, stories from across the country about the mother of four’s past started surfacing and unraveling a twisted web.
KPRC 2 presents new investigative documentary, ‘The Two Sides of Sarah’
Read full article: KPRC 2 presents new investigative documentary, ‘The Two Sides of Sarah’When 48-year-old Sarah Hartsfield was indicted for murdering her fifth husband in February, stories from across the country about her past started surfacing and unraveling a twisted web. This investigative documentary comes as Hartsfield is indicted for murder, awaiting trial in Chambers County, and in jail on a $4.5 million bond.
Celebrate Mexican and Chicano heritage at the 11th annual East End Street Festival
Read full article: Celebrate Mexican and Chicano heritage at the 11th annual East End Street FestivalFree Event! Celebrate the Mexican and Chicano culture, food, art, and music this weekend at one of the most popular festivals, The East End Street Fest.
Sarah Hartsfield to keep court-appointed attorney despite attempt to fire him on murder case
Read full article: Sarah Hartsfield to keep court-appointed attorney despite attempt to fire him on murder caseA hearing in the Sarah Hartsfield murder case was held in Chambers County Monday afternoon but she did not appear in person and much of the hearing was behind closed doors.
‘The surprise was that she got caught’: Sarah Hartsfield’s retired Army boss calls murder suspect ‘whip smart’
Read full article: ‘The surprise was that she got caught’: Sarah Hartsfield’s retired Army boss calls murder suspect ‘whip smart’Sarah Hartsfield, 48, is accused of murdering the fifth man she married, 46-year-old Joseph Hartsfield, in January.