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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Red Oak man arrested and charged with murder after his mother was fatally shot
The Brief A 58-year-old Red Oak woman, Stephanie Easter, was found dead from a gunshot wound on Sunday. Her 20-year-old son, Dwight Xavier Jones Jr., has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with her death. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Ellis County Sheriff's Office. RED OAK, Texas - Deputies from the Ellis County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 100 block of Ridge Oak Drive in Red Oak following a report of a deceased individual on Sunday around 12:05 p.m. What we know When deputies arrived, they found a 58-year-old woman, Stephanie Easter, from Red Oak, Texas, who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation was promptly initiated by the Criminal Investigations Division, where, based on evidence collected from the scene, investigators developed probable cause to charge the victim's biological son, Dwight Xavier Jones Jr., a 20-year-old, with murder in connection with the shooting death. Jones was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Wayne McCollum Detention Center, where he is awaiting arraignment. What's next This case remains open and active. Investigators are continuing to follow up on all aspects of the case, and additional updates will be provided as necessary. What you can do Anyone with information that may assist in this case is strongly encouraged to contact Case Agent Jeremiah Banks with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division at 972.825.4929. The Source Information in this article was provided by Ellis County Sheriff's Office.
CBS News
27-05-2025
- CBS News
Son, 20, allegedly kills mother in Red Oak, authorities say
A Red Oak woman is dead after her son allegedly shot and killed her, according to the Ellis County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said Dwight Xavier Jones Jr., 20, is facing a murder charge in the death of his biological mother, Stephanie Easter, 58. Ellis County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded around 12:05 p.m. Sunday to the 100 block of Ridge Oak Drive, where they found Easter dead from an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff's office said in a news release Monday. Jones was taken into custody without incident and is being held at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center. He is awaiting arraignment. "Investigators continue to follow up on all aspects of the case, and additional updates will be provided as necessary," Sheriff Brad Norman said. The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Case Agent Jeremiah Banks with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division at (972) 825-4929.
