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Third person arrested in connection with 24-year-old cold case murder, Frisco police say
By S.E. Jenkins at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A third person has been arrested in the 24-year-old cold case murder of Plano resident Frank Weiss, officials said on Wednesday.
Frisco Police
Weiss was found dead near Lake Lewisville within the Frisco city limits in 2002, Frisco police sai...
Key takeaway Frisco Police Weiss was found dead near Lake Lewisville within the Frisco city limits in 2002, Frisco police said.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The arrest of a third person in connection with the 24-year-old cold case murder of Frank Weiss brings new attention to the collaborative efforts of local law enforcement agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The cooperation between Frisco Police Department and Waxahachie Police Department in this case demonstrates the ability of regional authorities to work together in solving crimes that have gone cold. This case also raises questions about the potential for other long-unsolved murders in the area to be re-examined, given advances in forensic technology and renewed investigative efforts. As the investigation into Weiss' murder continues, Southlake residents may wonder if similar collaborative efforts could lead to breakthroughs in local cold cases, and what role regional law enforcement partnerships might play in bringing closure to families affected by unsolved crimes in Tarrant County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A third person has been arrested in the 24-year-old cold case murder of Plano resident Frank Weiss, officials said on Wednesday.
Frisco Police
Weiss was found dead near Lake Lewisville within the Frisco city limits in 2002, Frisco police sai...
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