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Luigi Mangione fights to exclude evidence from his trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
December 1, 2025 2:30 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione watched stoically in court Monday as prosecutors played surveillance videos showing the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk last year and Mangione's arrest five days later at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania. The videos, including footage from the... more » -
Four people sentenced in deadly 2022 McAllen shooting, several others awaiting hearings Play Video
November 15, 2025 12:10 PM
Four people have been sentenced in connection with a deadly McAllen shooting that took place in October 2022. A total of 11 people have been arrested in the shooting death of 22-year-old Ryan Michael Serna. Joel Gonzalez Jr. pleaded guilty to murder on Friday and was sentenced to... more » -
Woman detained in connection with deadly shooting in Mission Play Video
October 20, 2025 7:13 AM
A woman has been detained in connection with a deadly shooting in rural Mission, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The news release said deputies responded to shots fired at the 4200 block of J&A Drive at around 1:37 a.m. Monday. Deputies found... more » -
Suspect arrested in connection with deadly San Benito shooting issued $1.5 million bond Play Video
October 6, 2025 11:44 AM
The man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Benito was arraigned on Monday. Miguel Monrreal was charged with aggravated assault and murder. His bond was set at $1.5 million. "I'm here to give justice to the family. I'm wrong," Monrreal said following the arraignment.... more » -
Pharr brothers learn fate in murder of stepdad Play Video
October 6, 2025 9:25 AM
One of two Pharr brothers was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the beating death of their stepfather, Gabriel Quintanilla. Christian Trevino was sentenced on Monday and his brother, Alejandro, had his charges dropped. Juan Melendez, a third person also arrested in connection to the case, was given... more » -
Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was 'highly premeditated' and location was 'targeted'
September 28, 2025 1:21 PM
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) — A mass shooting that shattered the evening tranquility of a picturesque, seaside town in North Carolina was a "highly premeditated" attack that left three people dead and five injured, police said Sunday. The suspect who allegedly carried out the attack on a waterfront bar was in... more » -
Pharr brothers accused of killing their stepfather will have separate trials Play Video
September 25, 2025 5:10 PM
Two brothers from Pharr accused of killing their stepfather and dumping his body in McAllen will now be tried separately. Christian and Alejandro Treviño have been in custody since the January 2022 assault they are charged with occurred. In July, they were given a joint October 27 trial date... more » -
Bond set for fugitive charged in connection with 2021 Edinburg homicide Play Video
September 25, 2025 12:14 PM
A man who had been on the run for nearly five years had his bond set at $1 million after he was charged in connection with a murder that happened in rural Edinburg. Jorge Havier Vasquez was taken into custody on Wednesday following a traffic stop in Hidalgo County.... more » -
Texas man executed for the 'exorcism' killing of his girlfriend's 13-month-old daughter
September 25, 2025 11:11 AM
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man was executed Thursday for killing his girlfriend's 13-month-old daughter in a torturous ordeal the couple said was part of an "exorcism" to expel a demon from the child's body. Blaine Milam, 35, received a lethal injection Thursday evening at the state penitentiary... more » -
Mother of slain Donna High School student reacts to guilty verdict Play Video
September 24, 2025 8:25 PM
The family of a Donna High School student who was fatally shot in January 2020 said they finally have closure. Relatives of 18-year-old Genaro Isaiah “Izzy” Castillo were in court Wednesday as Castillo’s suspected killer was found guilty of murder. "I feel relieved, we've been waiting for five... more » -
Man sentenced to 35 years in deadly shooting outside Edinburg apartment complex Play Video
September 24, 2025 4:42 PM
A 40-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison after he was found guilty of fatally shooting a man during a fight, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office. Miguel Angel Mujica was found guilty on charges of murder and unlawful possession... more » -
Alamo man found guilty of killing Donna High School student Play Video
September 24, 2025 12:15 PM
A 23-year-old Alamo man was found guilty in the January 2020 death of a Donna High School student. Carlos Contreras was charged in the death of 18-year-old Genaro Isaiah “Izzy” Castillo. Jurors returned with the guilty verdict Wednesday after over four hours of deliberations. Sentencing for Contreras is... more » -
Kimmel returns to late night with an emotional monologue following suspension
September 24, 2025 11:32 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel offered no apologies in his return to late-night television and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said he was not trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He also paid tribute to Kirk's widow. Nearly... more » -
Man arrested in connection with death of girlfriend's husband in Mission Play Video
September 22, 2025 11:47 AM
A man was arrested on a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of his girlfriend's husband, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was identified as one of two men who beat the victim before he was fatally struck by a vehicle in an unrelated incident,... more » -
Multiple charges filed against suspect accused in Brownsville sailor's death Play Video
September 19, 2025 1:56 PM
Multiple charges are now filed against the suspect in the murder of U.S. Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz. The charges against Jeremiah Copeland were outlined at a hearing on Thursday, and included murder and sexual assault against multiple women. RELATED STORY: Hearing set for suspect in custody in connection... more » -
Jury selected in trial for man accused of killing Donna High School student in 2020 Play Video
September 5, 2025 8:40 PM
A jury is now seated in the Carlos Contreras murder trial. Contreras, who was 17 at the time, is accused of killing 18-year-old Genaro Isaiah Castillo in January 2020. RELATED STORY: 17-Year-Old Receives $1M Bond in Murder of Donna Student The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office at the... more » -
'Reptile' man sentenced to 9 years for 2022 deadly shooting in McAllen Play Video
August 30, 2025 11:49 AM
A man who was described as a "reptile" pleaded guilty to murder in a deadly 2022 shooting in McAllen. According to Hidalgo County court records, Jayson Martinez Gonzalez was sentenced to nine years after pleading guilty to murder in the death of Jesus Sanchez. Gonzalez was given 741 days... more » -
Two men sentenced in connection with death of Santa Rosa teen Play Video
August 26, 2025 8:40 PM
Two men were sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to the murder of a Santa Rosa teen. Julian Casarez, 20, and Alberto Sanchez, 19, were sentenced to 30 years and 25 years, respectively, on a murder charge, according to the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. Both men pleaded... more » -
Man sentenced to 15 years after body found in burning vehicle in rural Edinburg Play Video
August 22, 2025 11:02 PM
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty in connection with a kidnapping turned homicide in rural Edinburg, Hidalgo County court records show. The body of 37-year-old Teodoro Martinez was found in a burning vehicle in March 2022. Juan Antonio Duñes... more » -
San Perlita man gets 40 year prison sentence after killing stepson Play Video
August 21, 2025 11:40 AM
A man was found guilty Thursday of shooting and killing his 18-year-old stepson in San Perlita. Jose Luis Villalobos was found guilty of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The jury deliberated for three hours before handing down their verdict. A judge sentenced Villalobos to 40... more » -
Prosecutors seek death penalty against Zizian member charged with murdering Vermont border agent
August 14, 2025 2:25 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Thursday it will seek the death penalty against a member of the cultlike Zizians group accused of killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont in the latest Trump administration push for more federal executions. Teresa Youngblut, 21, of Washington state, is... more » -
Target store shooter fired randomly and had a history of mental illness, Austin police say
August 12, 2025 3:29 PM
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A shooting outside a Target store in Texas that killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl and her grandfather, began with the gunman randomly firing on an employee collecting shopping carts and set in motion a terrifying sequence of stolen cars and crashes that ended with... more » -
Alton man found guilty of manslaughter in victim's beating death Play Video
August 11, 2025 7:32 PM
A 45-year-old man was found guilty of manslaughter Monday in connection with the beating death of a man in Alton. Jesus Bernal will be sentenced on Tuesday. Bernal was one of two suspects arrested in connection with the deadly assault of Roman Andres Meza that happened on Sept.... more » -
A US tourist who flew to Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot, police say
August 10, 2025 2:08 PM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. tourist who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny's residency was fatally shot early Sunday at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown, police said. The victim was identified as Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old who lived in New York, according to a... more » -
Man pleads guilty in connection with 2023 murder of Mission woman Play Video
August 6, 2025 3:04 PM
A man charged in the 2023 murder of a Mission woman pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday. Kristian Valenzuela Jr. is facing 30 years behind bars. He pleaded guilty to charges filed in connection with the murder of Editza Gomez. Police say Gomez was found dead in her... more » -
Man admits to killing woman in Weslaco, police say Play Video
July 17, 2025 10:16 AM
A man turned himself into Alamo police and admitted to killing a female in Weslaco, according to Weslaco Police Department spokesperson Heriberto Caraveo . A heavy police presence was seen at a home in Weslaco early Thursday morning. During a news conference, Caraveo said the Weslaco Police Department... more » -
Man charged with killing Minnesota lawmaker plans to plead not guilty
July 16, 2025 12:06 PM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man plans to plead not guilty to charges he killed the top Democratic leader in the state House and her husband after wounding another lawmaker and his wife, his attorney said. Vance Boelter, 57, is due in federal court for his arraignment on Sept.... more » -
McAllen man convicted of killing roommate with machete sentenced to 60 years Play Video
July 15, 2025 7:48 AM
The man charged with killing an El Salvador national in McAllen with a machete has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, according to court records. Court records say Hector Neptaly Reyes Mendoza was found guilty of murder by a jury on July 11. On Monday, he was sentenced... more » -
Donna man sentenced in connection with deadly police chase crash
July 1, 2025 3:43 PM
A Donna man convicted in a fatal accident following a police chase was sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to Hidalgo County court records. Jose Guadalupe Padilla was found guilty of murder and evading arrest in connection with a deadly crash that happened on August 21, 2023, according... more » -
Victim heard yelling 'please stop' during deadly Mission stabbing, complaint says Play Video
July 1, 2025 12:34 PM
The victim in a deadly stabbing in Mission was heard yelling 'please stop' during the crime, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Kevin Lee Gutierrez is accused of stabbing his domestic partner, Armando Giovannotto, multiple times on June 29. Gutierrez was charged on Monday... more » -
Justices side with death row inmate from Brownsville seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executed
June 26, 2025 11:33 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Texas death row inmate who is seeking DNA testing to show he should be ineligible for execution. The 6-3 decision in favor of Ruben Gutierrez gives him a potential path to have evidence tested that his lawyers say... more » -
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: State lawmaker, husband killed in politically targeted shooting
June 14, 2025 11:06 AM
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were shot and killed in their home early Saturday by someone posing as a police officer and a second lawmaker and his wife were wounded in what Gov. Tim Walz described as "targeted political violence." Former House Speaker Melissa... more » -
Harris County murder suspect arrested in Edinburg following police chase
June 11, 2025 7:54 PM
A fugitive wanted on a murder charge out of Harris County was arrested Wednesday following a law enforcement pursuit that ended in a crash in Edinburg. Margarito Alcantar’s 3-year-old child was in the vehicle with him during the pursuit, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According... more » -
Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas jail has been captured
June 6, 2025 5:39 PM
A former police chief and convicted killer known as the "Devil in the Ozarks" was captured by law enforcement 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) northwest of the prison he escaped from following a massive manhunt in the mountains of northern Arkansas, authorities announced on Friday. Grant Hardin's identity was confirmed... more » -
'There was no escaping responsibility:' Willacy County mom sentenced to 20 years in death of teen son Play Video
June 5, 2025 8:25 PM
A Willacy County woman learned her fate Thursday after pleading guilty to multiple charges in connection to the death of her 13-year-old son. As part of a plea deal, Sabrina Loredo pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter, and four counts of injury to a child. “In... more » -
Man pleads guilty in 2021 shooting death in San Benito Play Video
May 21, 2025 7:37 PM
A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with a 2021 murder in San Benito. Jesus Robles was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of 60-year-old Adelaido Mendoza. According to previous reports, Mendoza’s body was found slouched inside a pickup truck with a single gunshot wound... more » -
Hidalgo County judge grants extension for man accused of killing state trooper Play Video
May 27, 2020 8:02 PM
There’s still no decision on whether prosecutors in Hidalgo County will seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing State Trooper Moises Sanchez. A judge granted another extension request for Victor Godinez on Wednesday, who is charged with capital murder. The judge had warned prosecutors there... more » -
Judge sets $1M bond for man charged in San Juan murder Play Video
March 16, 2020 7:50 AM
SAN JUAN – A suspect in a deadly shooting was charged with murder and aggravated assault. Police say 38-year-old Jacob Arroyo shot and killed a 27-year-old man Thursday on the 600 block of West 3 rd Street in San Juan. Arroyo was fled the scene and was arrested... more » -
Edinburg woman seeks answers decades after her father's unsolved death Play Video
March 5, 2020 9:45 PM
EDINBURG - More than 30 years after her father's death, an Edinburg woman is determined to see that her dad's case is not forgotten. Lina Garza wants justice and answers for her dad's murder. Garza remembers seeing her dad, Arnaldo Garza who was 45 at the time, as... more » -
Alamo couple accused in infant's death Play Video
February 29, 2020 7:39 PM
ALAMO – A mother and her boyfriend are now charged in the death of her 19-month-old child. Both were arraigned a late Saturday court appearance. Hector Sanchez is charged with capital murder, he was given a $1 million bond. Crystal Pelayo is charged with negligent homicide, she was... more » -
Starr County Sheriff's Office identify 35-year-old killed in shooting Play Video
February 19, 2020 6:44 PM
NEAR GARCIASVILLE – An investigation is underway after a fatal shooting in Starr County. The Starr County Sheriff’s Office received reports of shots fired around 5:34 p.m. Wednesday on Loma Blanca Road near Garciasville. Callers stated a body was lying in the middle of the road. Major Carlos... more » -
Killing of 7-year-old stokes anger in Mexico over femicides
February 17, 2020 9:36 PM
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The killing of a 7-year-old girl on the southern outskirts of Mexico City has stoked rising anger over the brutal slayings of women, including one found stabbed to death and skinned earlier this month. The city prosecutor’s office said Monday that investigators... more » -
Starr County Murder Suspect Arrested
February 15, 2020 10:23 PM
GARCENO - The suspect in a Thursday shooting investigation has been charged. Alejandro Barron is charged with murder. A shooting Thursday in Garceno, between Rio Grande City and Roma, left Arturo Gomez Jr. dead. Starr County investigators say a group of people drove Gomez to the hospital... more » -
Mother of missing woman worries 2 Harlingen cases could be linked Play Video
February 13, 2020 9:42 PM
HARLINGEN – Two separate investigations continue in Harlingen with the possible link between one case and a missing Corpus Christi woman. A suspect is charged with murder in one case. In another, human remains were found Tuesday are in the process of being identified. When the news broke,... more » -
Convicted former Valley priest John Feit dies in prison Play Video
February 13, 2020 5:33 PM
EDINBURG – The former Rio Grande Valley priest sentenced to life in prison for the 1960 murder of a McAllen teacher has died. John Feit, 87, died Wednesday, two years into his life in prison sentence for the murder of 25-year-old Irene Garza. Garza was a school teacher... more » -
Suspects accused in Laguna Heights murder will head to trial next month Play Video
January 27, 2020 6:19 PM
LAGUNA HEIGHTS – Two murder suspects will head to trial. They are accused in the stabbing death of 29-year-old man. Both Gloria Sanchez and Nelson Santiago pleaded not guilty last week. Santiago will be the first on trial in February. Sanchez will go to trial late March. ... more » -
2019 Brownsville Crime Report Numbers Released Play Video
January 16, 2020 10:29 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Earlier this month, the city of Brownsville released their full report of crime numbers from last year. The city reports for 2019, their crime index is down by more than 4.5%. In 2019, the city reports zero murders, compared to two cases in 2018. The number... more » -
Suspect Vehicle Involved in Weslaco Doctor’s Murder Used in Abilene Home Invasion Play Video
January 15, 2020 10:29 PM
WESLACO – New details were released regarding the murder investigation of a Weslaco doctor. Criminal complaints reveal more on how police cracked the case of Dr. John Dominguez. The suspect vehicle seen on surveillance in the November crime was allegedly involved in a home invasion just south of... more » -
Police Identify Suspect in Deadly Shooting Play Video
November 10, 2019 11:10 PM
ALTON - Alton Police have identified a suspect in a shooting that left two people dead on Friday. It happened on the 900 block of West Jefferson Street. Police said they are looking for 22-year-old Oscar Velasquez. Velasquez is accused of shooting the victims... more » -
Family of Laguna Heights Murder Victim Determined to Seek Justice Play Video
October 17, 2019 7:44 PM
PORT ISABEL – Two people are now charged in a murder in the bayside community of Laguna Heights. The family of the victim, 29-year-old Miguel Angel Aguilera, says he didn’t deserve this. Aguilera’s mother, Margarita Orduña, says he was a great son and father. Orduña says it’s... more » -
Authorities Continue Search for Suspect in Port Isabel Homicide Investigation Play Video
October 7, 2019 5:20 PM
PORT ISABEL – Authorities are still searching for a suspect in the murder of a Laguna Heights man. Investigators say the murder happened inside a trailer home early Sunday morning on Garfield Road in Laguna Heights. The body was found after a 9-1-1 call, when a neighbor went... more » -
Man Sentenced in Father and Son's Murder Play Video
October 5, 2019 10:14 PM
STARR COUNTY - The suspect in a 2016 double murder was sentenced to life in prison Friday. Jesus Angel Rebollar was found guilty of murdering 41-year-old Hector Garcia and 3-year-old Julian Garcia Thursday. A gunman, later identified by authorities as Rebollar, opened fire on Garcia's truck in November... more » -
Bond Reduction Request Denied for Laredo Border Agent Accused of Murders Play Video
October 3, 2019 6:24 PM
LAREDO – A judge denied a bond reduction request to the man accused of killing four people during a killing spree in Laredo September 2018. Judge Oscar Hale of the 406th District Court in Webb County heard the case involving Juan David Ortiz, 36, a Laredo Sector Border Patrol... more » -
Laredo Border Agent Accused of Killing 4 to Appear in Court Thursday Play Video
October 2, 2019 9:19 PM
LAREDO – A Laredo Border Patrol agent accused of murder will be back in court Thursday. Juan David Ortiz will learn if his bond will be reduced; he’s accused of killing four people last year. His bond is currently set at $2.5 million. Authorities took Ortiz into... more » -
Third Suspect Charged with Capital Murder in Hidalgo Co. Case Play Video
August 1, 2019 11:50 AM
Alfredo Huerta has been charged with capital murder. Huerta is the third person to be arrested in the connection with the murder of Fernando Garza. ---- EDINBURG – Hidalgo County sheriff’s investigators say a third arrest has been made in connection with a recent murder. CHANNEL... more » -
Man Accused for Involvement in RGC Teen’s Death Out of Jail Play Video
May 17, 2019 2:21 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – Jose Luis Garcia is accused of tampering with evidence in the murder of Chayse Olivarez. Olivarez was killed back in 2017. On Wednesday, Justice Rogelio Valdez reinstated a bond resulting in Garcia’s release from jail, in spite of opposition from Starr County's District Attorney's... more » -
New Evidence Presented in Murdered Teen Case Play Video
April 11, 2019 6:20 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – New evidence was presented in the murder case of 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez. A new development Thursday at the Starr County Courthouse is the discovery of new evidence, and a new indictment from a grand jury. Starr County District Attorney, Omar Escobar, says the evidence... more » -
Victim in Alleged Hit-And-Run Incident by State Trooper Shooter Speaks Out
April 8, 2019 7:29 PM
EDINBURG - The person involved in the first alleged hit-and-run incident by the accused shooter of a Department of Safety State Trooper is speaking out. Victor Alejandro Godinez is charged with three counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer set at $1 million for each count. ... more » -
Mark Kilroy Abduction: 30 Years Later Play Video
March 16, 2019 9:06 PM
Spring break came with a tragedy 30 years ago, that's still fresh on the minds of some in the Rio Grande Valley. Mark Kilroy, a 21-year-old University of Texas Austin student, was abducted and murdered by a satanic drug smuggling cult in Matamoros. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez spoke... more » -
Man Wanted in Connection to 2015 Homicide Arrested following Attempt to Cross Border Play Video
March 12, 2019 12:24 PM
NEAR MISSION – A man who was wanted in connection to a homicide in Hidalgo County has been charged. Javier Rodriguez, 29, was arrested while attempting to cross back into the U.S. through the Hidalgo Bridge on Sunday. Rodriguez is charged with capital murder in the deaths of... more » -
Murder Suspects Waived Extradition, Sent Back to Maryland Play Video
March 4, 2019 4:19 PM
UPDATE (3/21): A father and daughter accused of killing a woman are back in Maryland. Keith and Valeria Smith were extradited back Thursday morning. Both are charged with killing Jacquelyn Smith. A judge has since ordered that they be held in jail without bail. ... more » -
Maryland Murder Suspects Arrested Near Combes Play Video
March 3, 2019 6:46 PM
COMBES - A father and daughter from Baltimore are behind bars in Cameron County. They're accused of 1st degree murder. The case started December 1, 2018, Baltimore police say Keith Smith called 911 about a stabbing involving his wife Jacquelyn Smith . 52-year-old Smith... more » -
Authorities Searching for Man Allegedly Associated with Gulf Cartel Play Video
February 26, 2019 3:59 PM
MISSION – Agents are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a Mission man believed to be associated with the Gulf Cartel. The FBI is offering $25,000 for information on Juan Alberto Mendez. Mendez is accused of racketeering crimes including attempted murder, murder, kidnapping resulting... more » -
Aunt of Murdered Valley Teenager Speaks Out About Unsolved Case Play Video
January 29, 2019 10:41 PM
RIO HONDO – The aunt of a murdered Rio Grande Valley teenager is voicing her fears about the unsolved killing. Nahomi Rodriguez went missing on July 16, 2017 after her shift at a Harlingen McDonalds. Enedina Sanchez says her greatest hope is to learn what happened to her... more » -
Statements Will be Heard in Case of Murder of Rio Grande City Teen Play Video
January 24, 2019 7:17 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – A judge will allow some statements to be heard in a case involving the murder of a Rio Grande City teen. The attorney for Sebastian Torres tried suppressing his clients’ statements. They sought to keep jurors from hearing what Torres told law enforcement officers... more » -
RGV Organization Helping Those in Need of Emotional Support Play Video
January 18, 2019 10:16 PM
WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley organization is helping those in need of support with dealing with trauma. Local resident Robert Garcia founded the Rio Grande Valley Family and Friends of Murdered Children. Garcia founded the organization when his brother was murdered in 2013. He says the... more »