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A Texas woman is behind bars after authorities say she was linked to her husband’s cold case murder investigation nearly a quarter of a century after his death. 

Lisa Honrud, 55, was taken into custody in Waxahachie on Monday, according to the Frisco Police Department. 

Authorities alleged Honrud is connected to the 2002 death of Frank Weiss, who was Honrud’s husband at the time.

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Lisa Honrud, 55, was taken into custody and charged with murder in Waxahachie, Texas, on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Frisco Police Department )

The body of Weiss, a Plano resident, was found near Lake Lewisville, launching a two-decades-long search for his killer, according to authorities.

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The body of Frank Weiss, a Plano resident, was found near Lake Lewisville in Frisco, Texas, in 2002, according to authorities. (Frisco Police Department)

Honrud was taken into custody in coordination with the Frisco and Waxahachie Police Departments, officials said. 

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Lisa Honrud, 55, was arrested in Frisco, Texas, on Monday, April 20, 2026, in connection with the 2002 murder of her husband, Frank Weiss. (Frisco Police Department )

While authorities did not reveal additional details regarding what led investigators to Honrud, they added her arrest was made due to "advancements in investigative techniques, modern technology and new information from a key witness."

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Honrud is facing a murder charge stemming from the 24-year-old cold case, according to authorities. 

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It was not immediately clear if Honrud had retained an attorney following her arrest.

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"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. "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." 

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The Frisco Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Julia Bonavita is a U.S. Writer for Fox News Digital and a Fox Flight Team drone pilot. You can follow her at @juliabonavita13 on all platforms and send story tips to julia.bonavita@fox.com.

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