From Audrey Cook to Laura Miller: The victims of the Texas Killing Fields murders

James Dolphs Elmore Jr., 61, faces manslaughter charges in the notorious Texas Killing Fields cases, renewing hope for justice decades after the women disappeared. LEAGUE CITY, Texas — On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Galveston County grand jury indicted James Dolphs Elmore Jr., 61, for manslaughter and felony tampering with evidence in the death of Laura … Read more

‘She had a lot of life to live:’ Family calling for justice in 2024 killing of Bexar County mother

“We need that person off the streets, to make sure they don’t do this to someone else,” said Tina Reyna, Ana Ojeda’s friend. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Family and friends of Ana Ojeda gathered this week at her gravesite to mark two years since the 33-year-old single mother was found slain inside her home in … Read more

Texas man indicted for manslaughter, evidence tampering in decades-old ‘Killing Fields’ cases

A grand jury indicted James Dolphs Elmore Jr. in connection to two murders tied to the “Texas Killing Fields,” according to the Galveston County DA’s Office. TEXAS, USA — A Texas grand jury indicted a man in connection to two murders tied to the area known as the “Texas Killing Fields,” officials announced Tuesday.  James Dolphs … Read more

San Antonio man sentenced to 55 years for fatal 2023 shooting on east side

Ruben Ramirez was sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering San Juan Melchor in San Antonio after prosecutors rejected his self-defense claim during trial. SAN ANTONIO — On Tuesday, a Bexar County jury sentenced Ruben Ramirez to 55 years in prison for the murder of San Juan Melchor. Prosecutors said the fatal shooting occurred … Read more

Student used gun brought from home in Hill Country College Preparatory shooting, sheriff says

Comal County Sheriff Mark Reynolds said Tuesday that investigators have confirmed the student used a .357 revolver in the shooting. COMAL COUNTY, Texas — Authorities have released new details in the investigation of a shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High School, saying a 15-year-old student used a revolver he brought from home to shoot … Read more