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Trevor McEuen Apprehended After Month-Long North Texas Manhunt

His capture at his grandparents’ Van Zandt County home after a court violation intensifies calls for reforms to Texas’s bail system.

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Trevor McEuen, a murder suspect who removed his ankle monitor in May, was arrested on Monday, June 2, after he was on the run for almost a month, authorities say.

Overview

  • McEuen was arrested early June 2 at his grandparents’ Van Zandt County home following a brief standoff with deputies.
  • He faces capital murder charges for the 2023 shooting death of 35-year-old Aaron Martinez in Kaufman County.
  • McEuen removed his court-ordered ankle monitor and failed to appear on May 5 for the start of his trial, triggering the nearly month-long search.
  • The Texas Department of Public Safety placed him on its 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list and authorities offered up to $30,000 in combined rewards for leads to his whereabouts.
  • Gov. Greg Abbott has criticized the state’s bail practices in response to the case and renewed demands for pretrial reform.