The first of the week started off with a wild ride involving a stolen ambulance. KPRC 2 Investigates’ Bill Spencer was first on the scene and stayed until the suspect was arrested. We’ve also closed the chapter on a case we’ve been following for decades. Our team was in Huntsville with the family of a Houston police officer for the execution of his killer.
Other team highlights this week:
The state’s oldest death row inmate was put to death for the 1990 murder of Houston police officer James Irby. KPRC 2 Investigator Robert Arnold was with the family in Huntsville yesterday for the execution of Carl Wayne Buntion.
Buntion gave a lengthy last statement expressing remorse, but still not accepting full responsibility for Irby’s murder. Robert talked with the family about what this day meant to them.
When breaking news happens, it’s usually the person closest to the scene who gets the call. This week, KPRC 2 Investigates’ Bill Spencer was on deck to figure out what was going on with a naked man who fled naked who stole an ambulance from Texas Medical Center. He was finally brought into custody following a SWAT standoff. We have the play-by-play.
We don’t have to tell you, that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in Houston. This small piece of your vehicle can translate to thousands of dollars to thieves. It’s a huge inconvenience for drivers, but experts say become more than an inconvenience. KPRC 2 Investigator Mario Diaz looks into this daily issue that is becoming increasingly more violent.
It is a common neighborhood complaint in Houston; garbage bins are left piled high on the curb after being missed on pickup days. Investigator Joel Eisenbaum looks into what is being done to lure folks in to do those dirty jobs.
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Other team highlights this week:
- What is being done about the daily issue of catalytic converter thefts across Houston?
- Home video security systems vulnerable to hackers.
- The issue of missed trash pickups and what can be done to fix this common neighborhood complaint.
Houston cop killer put to death
The state’s oldest death row inmate was put to death for the 1990 murder of Houston police officer James Irby. KPRC 2 Investigator Robert Arnold was with the family in Huntsville yesterday for the execution of Carl Wayne Buntion.
Buntion gave a lengthy last statement expressing remorse, but still not accepting full responsibility for Irby’s murder. Robert talked with the family about what this day meant to them.
Chase involving stolen ambulance
When breaking news happens, it’s usually the person closest to the scene who gets the call. This week, KPRC 2 Investigates’ Bill Spencer was on deck to figure out what was going on with a naked man who fled naked who stole an ambulance from Texas Medical Center. He was finally brought into custody following a SWAT standoff. We have the play-by-play.
Huge issue: Catalytic converter thefts
We don’t have to tell you, that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in Houston. This small piece of your vehicle can translate to thousands of dollars to thieves. It’s a huge inconvenience for drivers, but experts say become more than an inconvenience. KPRC 2 Investigator Mario Diaz looks into this daily issue that is becoming increasingly more violent.
Trash, trash, and more trash!
It is a common neighborhood complaint in Houston; garbage bins are left piled high on the curb after being missed on pickup days. Investigator Joel Eisenbaum looks into what is being done to lure folks in to do those dirty jobs.
- Investigator Amy Davis has what you need to know to help prevent your video security system from being hacked.
- Tax day has come and gone, but what if you missed the deadline? What if you can’t pay? We’ve got helpful answers to some of your top tax deadline questions.
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