Crime
Credit Champs Owner Todd Austin Fatally Shot by T’Mone Michelle Williams in Apparent Murder-Suicide
ARLINGTON, TX — The Arlington Police Department is investigating a tragic murder-suicide that unfolded on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Salon and Spa Galleria located in the 7800 block of South Cooper Street.
The incident claimed the lives of 37-year-old William Todd Austin, a respected entrepreneur and credit expert, and 37-year-old T’Mone Michelle Williams, who police believe was the shooter.
According to investigators, Williams entered the salon shortly after 10 a.m. and shot Austin multiple times while he was receiving a haircut.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
As officers responded to reports of gunfire, they observed Williams attempting to flee the salon.
Upon noticing police presence, she returned inside and fatally shot herself.
She was transported to a local hospital but later died from her self-inflicted wounds.
Authorities believe the incident stemmed from a prior domestic relationship.
Austin and Williams reportedly shared a child together, and although the motive remains under investigation, the act appears to have been targeted.
The shooting occurred while multiple patrons and employees were present inside the salon.
Fortunately, no additional injuries were reported.
Austin, founder of the credit repair firm Credit Champs, was widely regarded in the business and mentoring community.
His death has left a deep impact on colleagues and clients alike.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information related to the case to contact the Arlington Police Department.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.