Crime
Myron Strambler charged with murder in shooting death of his wife Alicia Strambler at Moonlight Inn in Houston
Court records reveal that Myron Strambler has a history of violence.
HOUSTON, TX – Myron Lynn Strambler, 45, is in custody at the Harris County Jail, charged with the murder of his wife, 40-year-old Alicia Michele Strambler, at the Moonlight Inn located in the 5200 block of Airline Drive on the evening of November 27, 2024.
Houston Police Department officers from the North Patrol Division responded to the scene after receiving reports of a domestic incident.
Upon arrival, they found Myron Strambler outside the motel room, his shirt visibly stained with blood. He was detained without incident. Inside the room, officers discovered Alicia deceased, showing clear signs of a violent assault.
According to investigators, Myron called family members after the attack, admitting to the assault. Concerned relatives contacted law enforcement, leading to his immediate arrest at the scene.
The charging document alleges that Myron Strambler intentionally and knowingly caused Alicia’s death using multiple methods of assault.
The complaint details that he struck her with his hands, which were deemed deadly weapons due to the force used, slammed her head against a wall, and used an unknown object during the attack. These acts were found to be clearly dangerous to human life and resulted in Alicia’s fatal injuries.
Court records reveal that Myron Strambler has a history of violence, including a prior misdemeanor charge for assaulting Alicia in a separate incident. Additionally, Strambler has a prior felony conviction for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Brazoria County, Texas, in 2009.
Myron Strambler has been charged with first-degree murder, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the case. He is being held without bond at the Harris County Jail.
Anyone with further information about this case is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-TIPS.
Crime
15-year-old Kenwon Van Pelt found shot dead inside home at Englewood neighborhood
No suspects are in custody at this time, and the investigation remains active.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2024 – A tragic incident unfolded today as 15-year-old Kenwon Van Pelt, affectionately known as “Lil Kso” by his family and friends, was fatally shot inside his home.
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) received a call reporting a person shot around 11:35 a.m. at the intersection of Marquette and Parnell.
Officers arrived to find Kenwon in his bedroom, seated in a chair, with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
While CPD has not disclosed further details about the case, investigators are searching for a group of teens who were reportedly inside the home with Kenwon at the time of the shooting.
Witnesses suggest the group fled the scene, leaving the doors open. Evidence collected from the scene includes a single shell casing in the bedroom, a live round discovered in the nearby alley, and a cellphone found close to the residence.
No suspects are in custody at this time, and the investigation remains active.
CPD Area 1 Detectives are urging anyone with information about this case to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted at CPDTIP.com, or individuals can contact the 7th District police station directly at (312) 747-8220.
This tragic loss marks the second fatal shooting of a teenager within 12 hours in Chicago, following a separate mass shooting.
This devastating pattern of gun violence continues to claim young lives and leave communities in mourning. As bloodshed escalates, families and neighborhoods are being torn apart.
“We must address this crisis head-on,” community leaders and advocates have reiterated. “If we, as parents and members of the community, don’t step up, we will continue to lose our children to the senseless violence that plagues our streets.”
The loss of Kenwon Van Pelt underscores the urgent need for collective action to protect Chicago’s youth and end the cycle of violence.