Crime
Burned body of 21-year-old Kiya Holt-Biggs found in Baden, suspect Zaveon Mills at large
Mills is believed to have fled the St. Louis area and may have left the state to avoid arrest.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred in the Baden neighborhood on Saturday, October 19th.
Kiya Holt-Biggs, a 21-year-old resident of Granite City, Illinois, was found deceased in a parking lot in the 1200 block of Switzer Avenue around 8:30 PM.
Officers discovered the woman unconscious, not breathing, and tragically set on fire.
She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Detectives have identified Zaveon Mills, 21, as the suspected perpetrator of the crime.
Mills is believed to have fled the St. Louis area and may have left the state to avoid arrest.
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has charged Mills with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.
Anyone with information regarding Mills’ whereabouts is urged to contact the SLMPD’s Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward can call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
Houston, TX – March 13, 2025 – A Houston man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife inside their home, while the victim’s family is seeking help in locating her missing dogs.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a residence on Emma Forest Street early March 12, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Chance Zane Chavez, who was reportedly covered in blood.
Officers secured Chavez and proceeded to search the home, where they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, inside a bedroom.
She had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, HPD detectives arrested Chance Zane Chavez and formally charged him with murder.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive, and the case remains under investigation.
In addition to seeking justice for Kristen, her family is searching for her missing dogs, which were not found at the residence.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
The Houston Police Department urges anyone with additional details related to the case to come forward.