14-05-2025 16:24 via kxan.com

Abbott seeks stricter bail laws after Texas murder suspect escapes while under house arrest

VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - Gov. Greg Abbott continues to seek stricter bail laws after authorities lost track of a murder suspect in Van Zandt County last week.On May 5, Trevor McEuen was due in court after he was charged with murder in connection with the 2023 fatal shooting of Aaron Martinez in Kaufman County. At around 5:33 a.m. that day, McEuen, who had been released from jail after posting a $2,000,000 bond, removed his ankle monitor and left his family's Van Zandt County home where h
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