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crime1d ago

A Texas man, Floyd William Parrott, has been charged with capital murder in the 1990 Lovers' Lane killings of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson, marking a breakthrough in a decades-old Houston cold case.
Parrott was arrested in Lincoln, Nebraska by HPD and the FBI after being on the run for about three decades, and faces extradition to Harris County.
The arrest ends a nearly 36-year-old mystery known as the Lovers' Lane Murders, long unsolved until now.
DNA evidence provided the crucial link between Parrott and the crime, triggering charges and extradition discussions.
Investigators from HCDAO, HPD, and the FBI coordinated cross-agency efforts, underscoring collaborative work that solved the case.
The August 23, 1990 scene in a Houston cul-de-sac involved a security guard finding a stationary vehicle, with a woman unresponsive and a man nearby.
The victims were identified as Cheryl Henry, found near the lot, and Andy Atkinson, found nearby, both with fatal neck injuries.
DA Teare called the case one of Houston's most haunting and infamous cold cases, weighing on families and the community for more than three decades.
Authorities pursued leads for decades until a DNA tip linked Parrott to the crime and prompted charges and extradition.
Fox News coverage reiterates Parrott's arrest in Nebraska, pending Texas extradition, and highlights investigators' calls for public tips on possible additional victims.

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#2 out of 3

crime1d ago

A man was arrested in Lincoln, Nebraska and charged with capital murder in the 1990 double homicide in Houston, Texas.
Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson were found dead in 1990, with Henry reportedly sexually assaulted and both stabbed in the throat.
Parrott was arrested by Houston Police Department officers and the FBI, following more than two decades of investigation.
Authorities described the case as one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases spanning more than three decades.
Parrott reportedly had prior legal issues, including impersonating a Harris County peace officer and a weapon conviction.

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crime6h ago

Parrott, 64, has been charged with capital murder in the 1990 Lovers Lane slayings in Houston.
Authorities say Parrott impersonated police over decades, a detail tied to the investigation.
DNA evidence helped link Parrott to the crime, prompting authorities to arrest him.
Parrott was arrested in Lincoln, Nebraska, and awaits extradition to Texas.
The DA and HPD say they have pursued hundreds of leads, never giving up on Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson.
Authorities expect the governor to sign a warrant to speed Parrott's return to Harris County.
The case became known as the 'Lovers Lane' murders, referenced by multiple outlets.
KHOU and Jam Press have provided repeated coverage that corroborates the case details.
Shane Henry, sister of Cheryl Henry, expressed relief that an arrest finally occurred after decades.
The DA's Office aims to expedite extradition to secure justice for the victims' families.

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