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Texas Widow Arrested in 2002 Frisco Cold-Case Killing of Husband

Investigators cite modern techniques plus a key witness for the break.

Overview

  • Frisco police arrested 55-year-old Lisa Honrud at her home in Waxahachie on a murder warrant tied to the 2002 death of her husband, Frank Weiss, near Lake Lewisville in Frisco.
  • Detectives said new information from a key witness, paired with advances in investigative techniques and modern technology, produced the progress that led to the warrant.
  • The Waxahachie Police Department assisted with the arrest, which Frisco Police Chief David Shilson called an important step toward justice for the Weiss family.
  • Police have not released specifics about the witness account or the evidence they say links Honrud to the killing, citing the ongoing case.
  • Investigators asked for tips by phone at 972-292-6010, by anonymous text to 847411 using code FRISCOPD, or through the Frisco PD app on Android and iOS.