Texas Manhunt for Murder Suspect Trevor McEuen

Texas authorities are searching for Trevor McEuen, a capital murder suspect who removed his ankle monitor and fled just before his trial for the 2023 killing of neighbor Aaron Martinez. McEuen previously admitted to killing Martinez, and the victim’s family believes the murder was a hate crime driven by racial animosity. The family had warned authorities not to release McEuen on electronic monitoring, citing concerns he would attempt to escape. Law enforcement agencies in Van Zandt and Kaufman counties are leading the manhunt in areas east of Dallas. Martinez had reported prior threats and gunfire from McEuen, with conflicts documented since 2022, though no charges were filed at the time. Authorities continue to urge the public to report sightings but not to approach McEuen.