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Wife Arrested in 2002 Frisco Cold-Case Killing of Husband

Police say new witness information plus modern techniques led to the warrant.

Overview

  • Lisa Honrud, 55, who was taken into custody before 8 a.m. Monday, was arrested at her Waxahachie home on a murder warrant.
  • The charge concerns the 2002 death of her husband, Frank Weiss, who was found near Lake Lewisville within Frisco city limits.
  • Detectives said advancements in investigative techniques, modern technology, plus new information from a key witness led to the warrant.
  • Frisco Police Chief David Shilson called the arrest an important step toward justice after 24 years.
  • Investigators have not detailed the evidence or said if Honrud has a lawyer, and the department asked for tips by phone, text, or the Frisco PD app.