Ellis County Jury Sentences Woman to 40 Years for Red Oak Murder
An Ellis County jury has sentenced Yaralitza Shaw to 40 years in prison for killing a man at his Red Oak trailer home in December 2023.
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Two Sons, 21 and 15, Killed near Waxahachie; Mother Charged With Their Murders
A 21-year-old man and his 15-year-old brother are dead after a shooting at a Waxahachie home early Thursday. Their mother is accused of shooting both of them, according to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.
Waxahachie Woman Arrested in 24-Year-Old Frisco Murder Case
A Waxahachie woman was arrested Monday morning in connection with a 2002 homicide case that Frisco police say had gone cold for nearly 24 years.
10 Years Later, Missy Bevers Case Remains Unsolved
It’s been 10 years since the killing of Missy Bevers — a case that shocked Ellis County and still hasn’t been solved. As of today, April 18, 2026, investigators say the case remains active, and they’re still asking for the public’s help.