A wife has been arrested nearly a quarter of a century after her husband was found dead by a lake in Texas.
Lisa Honrud, a 55-year-old woman from Waxahachie, Texas, was arrested Monday morning in connection with the 2002 murder of her husband Frank Weiss, the Frisco Police Department announced in a press release.
Authorities were able to crack the 24-year-old cold case through “advancements in investigative techniques, modern technology, and new information from a key witness,” the release said.
Frisco detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Honrud, and with the help of the Waxahachie Police Department, the agency took her in custody shortly before 8 a.m. local time Monday.
Honrud’s arrest is connected to the murder of Weiss, a Plano resident found dead near Lake Lewisville, within the Frisco city limits decades ago.
“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,” Frisco Police Chief David Shilson said in a statement.
“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,” Shilson added.
It was not immediately clear whether Honrud has obtained legal representation.
The public praised the Frisco Police Department’s work on the case when announcing Honrud’s arrest on Facebook.
“Wow! Impressive! Love to see old cases solved! Great work, FPD!!” one Facebook user commented.
Another wrote, “Great job solving this one!!!! Y’all are awesome.”
“That’s amazing. Great work by all involved,” a third wrote.
The Frisco Police Department has still asked for the public’s help if they have any information about this case or related offenses. The department can be reached by phone at (972) 292-6010. An anonymous tip can also be sent by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411.
