MANHUNT: Texas Capital Murder suspect Trevor McEuen On The Run...

Manhunt Intensifies for Texas Capital Murder Suspect Trevor McEuen

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A multi-agency manhunt is underway in North Texas for 32-year-old Trevor McEuen, a capital murder suspect who removed his ankle monitor and failed to appear for his trial on May 5, 2025. Authorities, including the Kaufman and Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offices and the U.S. Marshals, are urgently searching for McEuen, who is considered armed and dangerous. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest.

McEuen is accused of fatally shooting his neighbor, 35-year-old Aaron Martinez, on May 1, 2023, in Forney, Texas. Martinez was found dead in his pickup truck, reportedly struck by 17 bullets. Following a standoff with SWAT teams, McEuen allegedly admitted to the killing, according to court documents. He faces charges of capital murder, murder, and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The manhunt began after McEuen cut off his ankle monitor at 5:33 a.m. on May 5, hours before his trial was set to begin in Kaufman County. Initial searches focused on U.S. Highway 80 east of Grand Saline in Van Zandt County, but authorities suspended the local search by Monday afternoon, believing McEuen had left the area. On May 6, reports emerged that McEuen set fire to the building where he was living on his parents’ property before fleeing, escalating concerns about his intentions.

Kaufman County Sheriff Bryan Beavers expressed concern about McEuen’s mindset, noting a text message sent to his mother early Monday suggesting he may intend to harm himself. “He’s moving, there’s not a doubt about it,” Beavers told NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. “We’re following every lead we get.” The sheriff urged the public to remain vigilant and report sightings to 911 or the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office at 469-376-4500, emphasizing that no one should attempt to approach McEuen.

The case has drawn attention due to allegations of racial motives. Martinez’s family claims McEuen harassed them, stating that Hispanics were not welcome in Kaufman County. U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro called for hate crime charges in 2023, criticizing local authorities for not pursuing them. However, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office has stated there is insufficient evidence to classify the killing as a hate crime.

McEuen’s history of bond violations has raised questions about Texas’ bail system. Arrested in May 2023, he was released on a $2 million bond in September 2024 but was re-arrested days later for violating conditions by posting threatening images of Martinez’s family on Instagram. He posted another $2 million bond in December 2024 and was released again with an ankle monitor. Governor Greg Abbott has cited cases like McEuen’s in pushing for bail reform to prevent violent offenders from being released.

As the search continues, authorities are relying on federal assistance and public tips. Anonymous information can be provided to Kaufman County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-847-7522. The Kaufman County District Attorney’s Office stressed the importance of community assistance in apprehending McEuen, with District Attorney Erleigh Wiley stating, “Your assistance is vital to ensuring community safety.”

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information emerges.

Sources: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, CBS19, USA Today, FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, KSAT

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