Wife Arrested Nearly 25 Years After Husband Found Dead by Texas Lake
In a dramatic development, a Texas wife has been arrested nearly a quarter of a century after her husband was discovered dead near a lake. Lisa Honrud, a 55-year-old resident of Waxahachie, Texas, was taken into custody on Monday morning in connection with the 2002 murder of her husband, Frank Weiss.
Breakthrough in Decades-Old Cold Case
The Frisco Police Department announced the arrest, revealing that detectives had finally cracked the 24-year-old cold case. According to an official press release, this breakthrough was made possible through advancements in investigative techniques, modern technology, and new information from a key witness.
Frisco detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Honrud, and with assistance from the Waxahachie Police Department, she was apprehended shortly before 8 a.m. local time on Monday.
Victim Found Near Lake Lewisville
The arrest is directly linked to the murder of Frank Weiss, a Plano resident whose body was found decades ago near Lake Lewisville, within the Frisco city limits. The case had remained unsolved for over two decades, leaving the Weiss family awaiting answers.
Frisco Police Chief David Shilson expressed gratitude in a statement, saying, "We are thankful for our investigators who have put countless hours into this case, as well as the Waxahachie Police Department for their assistance with this arrest."
Chief Shilson added, "For 24 years, the Weiss family has waited for answers. Today's arrest is an important step toward justice, and we will continue working until everyone involved is held accountable."
Public Reaction and Ongoing Investigation
It remains unclear whether Honrud has secured legal representation following her arrest. The public response to the news has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the Frisco Police Department's persistence.
When the department announced the arrest on Facebook, comments flooded in applauding the work. One user wrote, "Wow! Impressive! Love to see old cases solved! Great work, FPD!!" Another added, "Great job solving this one!!!! Y'all are awesome." A third commented, "That's amazing. Great work by all involved."
Despite this significant arrest, the Frisco Police Department continues to seek the public's assistance. Authorities have urged anyone with information about this case or related offenses to come forward.
The department can be contacted by phone at (972) 292-6010. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted by texting FRISCOPD along with the tip to 847411.
