Most societies consider murder to be an extremely serious crime, and thus believe that a person convicted of murder should receive harsh punishments for the purposes of retribution, deterrence, …

2 days ago · A man was arrested for murder after police said he shot a victim in the head in North Austin.

Nov 28, 2025 · FindLaw explores the differences between first-degree murder, second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and felony murder, including criminal defense strategies.

2 days ago · The Austin Police Department said it investigated a homicide Thursday morning and have now released the names of the suspect and victim.

murder, in criminal law, the killing of one person by another that is not legally justified or excusable, usually distinguished from the crime of manslaughter by the element of malice aforethought.

The meaning of MURDER is the crime of unlawfully and unjustifiably killing a person; specifically, law : such a crime committed under circumstances defined by statute.

2 days ago · Police said a first-degree murder warrant was issued for Easley. Hours later, with the help of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, he was found and arrested for the murder warrant.

2 days ago · Police are investigating two separate homicides reported within 24 hours in North Austin. Authorities have not said whether the cases are related.

5 days ago · Reiner Family Associate Details Events Before and After Killings Were Discovered A person close to the family provided a detailed account of what occurred in the Reiner house after a …

3 days ago · Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.