Fort Worth Double Murderer Wants New Trial
A notorious Texas double murder will be revisited this week when the man condemned to die for the crime seeks a new trial.
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A notorious Texas double murder will be revisited this week when the man condemned to die for the crime seeks a new trial.
Michael Morton was freed last fall after DNA tests implicated someone else in the 1986 murder of his wife Christine. Now the man who prosecuted the case could face an investigation.
'The wrong one I'm sorry.' Those five words have baffled investigators and haunted a son whose mother was brutally murdered in 1971. The case remains unsolved.
A court ruled that an accused killer's MySpace page was properly used as evidence by prosecutors to convict the Dallas-area street gang member of murder.
Police in Garland say what began as a wild night of partying quickly got out of control and now two teenage girls are being charged with Capital Murder.
A Fannin County man accused of killing three of his family members is now back in Texas and locked up in the Fannin County Jail.
An attorney with a drug problem has pleaded guilty to killing his former law partner's ex-wife.
The 20-year-old man says the victim charged him and his younger brother, so he shot twice.
Authorities found a 22-year-old man fatally shot on a couch at an East Oak Cliff residence at about 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dallas police said.
A Keller woman accused of murdering her husband in an elaborate plot that included claims of an intruder attack and then suicide, is now a free woman.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to review an appeal from a 38-year-old man sent to death row for a fatal carjacking nearly 11 years ago in North Texas.
A Tarrant County magistrate has reduced the bond for Michelle Williams -- the Keller woman accused of shooting and killing her husband and then trying to cover up the crime with fictitious stories.
There's been another twist in the case of a North Texas man shot and killed in his home last October. After stories of a home invasion, suicide and suspicious death, on Monday Michele Marie Williams was arrested for the murder of her husband, Gregory Williams.
New information has been discovered surrounding the case of a Christmas Day massacre in Grapevine.
"What has motivated him, I think, he has been unemployed for 12 years," a family member said Thursday. "He had no future."
A Christmas stakeout in Mississippi led to the arrest of three men wanted in a Dec. 20 slaying in Lewisville.
It is a murder that has gone unsolved for four years. Shortly after dinner on the night of December 9, 2007, someone knocked on Marianne Wilkinson's door in North Richland Hills while her husband watched TV.
Officials with the Dallas Police Department now consider an open murder case solved -- this after linking the crime to two men already in custody for an unrelated robbery.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office says a man and two women were found dead Monday afternoon in a case apparently involving two murders and a suicide.
A jury in Waco on Friday convicted 66-year-old Joyce Sturdivant of Robinson of murder and of attempted capital murder. The case involves the 2008 death of 68-year-old Joe Sturdivant Jr.
A man from Joshua was arrested on Thanksgiving Day for allegedly killing another man following an argument. Both men had been drinking alcohol.
Two men are in police custody, suspected of robbing a house in McKinney, at some point killing the person inside and setting the house on fire.
A teenager from Bedford was found shot to death along a desolate country road, just off Interstate-35. Now police are asking for your help to find who killed her.
Oak Farms Dairy is offering a $10,000 reward for information in the murder of a Dallas hairdresser. The body of Elizabeth Lightfoot was found early Friday morning in a burning car.
Grand Prairie police have made an arrest for a murder that happened there during the Summer.
The 55-foot-tall cowboy is sporting a new outfit for the 2026 edition of the fair.
An Arlington police officer shot and killed a 56-year-old man who police say approached the officer with a large knife during a mental health call.
A 20% to 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms develops as early as Sunday evening.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
The 55-foot-tall cowboy is sporting a new outfit for the 2026 edition of the fair.
An Arlington police officer shot and killed a 56-year-old man who police say approached the officer with a large knife during a mental health call.
A 20% to 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms develops as early as Sunday evening.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
It was not immediately clear when the funds would be transferred. Hospitals were slated to lose $27 million a day.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
