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• Necropsy ordered after dolphin turns up dead in Tamaulipas beach littered with possible SpaceX debris Play Video

  October 24, 2025 10:08 PM

  The marine research center of the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas is conducting a necropsy on a dolphin that was found dead along the shore of Playa Bagdad. The dolphin was found on Oct. 15, days after SpaceX completed the 11th launch of their Starship rocket on the other side... more »

• No signs of foul play after body found in Harlingen, police say

  October 20, 2025 12:31 PM

  The Harlingen Police Department is investigating after a body was found on Monday morning. Police say a man was found dead at 1500 North 77 Sunshine Strip at around 6 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered to determine cause of death. There appears to be no signs of... more »

• Mercedes police investigate elderly couple found dead inside garage Play Video

  August 23, 2025 3:40 PM

  The Mercedes Police Department is investigating the death of an elderly couple who were found dead inside their vehicle at their home on 10th Street and Rio Rico Road. The couple were identified as 77-year-old Rosalinda Garcia and 68-year-old Joel Garcia. Police received a call about their deaths at... more »

• Michigan man sentenced to 60 years after 6-month-old son found dead in Donna motel

  August 5, 2025 12:23 PM

  A man was found guilty in connection with the death of his 6-month-old son, Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios confirmed to Channel 5 News. Seneca Allen Booker was found guilty on charges of injury to a child and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the... more »

• Single-vehicle crash in Brownsville kills one woman Play Video

  July 2, 2025 11:17 AM

  A woman died Wednesday morning after crashing her car into a utility pole, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Brownsville police said the accident happened at the 1700 block of North Minnesota Avenue at around 5:17 a.m. Preliminary investigation showed the driver, identified as 31-year-old Beatriz Castillo, was... more »

• One person in custody after body of missing Brownsville sailor found in Virginia Play Video

  June 10, 2025 12:06 PM

  **This story has been updated throughout** One person is in custody after the body of missing Brownsville sailor Angelina Resendiz was found in Virginia, according to a statement provided to Channel 5 News. According to a news release from Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Norfolk Medical Examiner confirmed... more »

• Autopsy Ordered for Baby Found Dead at Brownsville Home Play Video

  January 26, 2020 11:08 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A baby found dead at Brownsville home will undergo an autopsy. The baby was found dead Saturday morning. The child's parents were questioned. Brownsville police say the case will be turned over to the Cameron County District Attorney. more »

• Starr Co. Family Opt-Out to Conduct Autopsy in Toddler’s Death Play Video

  November 26, 2019 3:59 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – The family of a toddler who died last week in Starr County has laid her to rest. The 2-year-old girl died Thursday in Rio Grande City. She went to a doctor after suffering symptoms that included a fever and vomiting. The girl became... more »

• Body Found in Fronton Identified, Deputies Continue Searching for Suspect Play Video

  February 5, 2019 12:58 PM

  FRONTON – The body found over the weekend in Fronton has been identified. The man was identified as 45-year-old Mexican national Bernardo Rivera Medina. Starr County Sheriff’s deputies found the body with what appeared to be road rash and a white pickup truck was seen leaving the scene.... more »

• Investigation Underway after Body Discovered in Weslaco Canal Play Video

  January 4, 2019 10:09 AM

  WESLACO – An investigation is underway after a body was found in a canal Thursday. Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office says the body is that of a male. He was discovered near Mile 10 North and Mile 6 ½. An autopsy has been ordered. more »

• Provider Found Dead in Client's Home in Brownsville

  May 15, 2017 12:31 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - An autopsy was ordered for a home health provider who was found dead in her client's home. Brownsville police found the body of 69-year-old Hilda Cantellano last night in a home on the 400 block of Jose Marti Boulevard. Cantellano's nephew went there to check on her, when... more »