Woman arrested for 2002 murder of husband in Frisco

Arrest made in 2002 Frisco cold case

Police arrested the former wife of a man found dead in 2002 and charged her with his murder. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more from the police involved and the family of the victim.

FRISCO, Texas - A North Texas woman is facing murder charges for the death of her husband in Frisco 24 years ago.

Lisa Honrud (Frisco PD)

What we know:

Frisco police arrested 55-year-old Lisa Honrud at her home in Waxahachie on Monday morning.

Honrud was charged with murder in connection with a 24-year-old cold case. Her husband, Frank Weiss, was found dead in 2002 near Lake Lewisville within the city of Frisco.

What we don't know:

Police said modern technology and investigative techniques, along with new information from a key witness, helped them obtain the arrest warrant for Honrud.

However, the department didn’t share any details about the new information or the evidence allegedly linking Honrud to the crime.  

Frank Weiss (Frisco PD)

What they're saying:

"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. 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," said Police Chief David Shilson.

FOX 4's Vania Castillo spoke with Sgt. Ryan Thomas with the Frisco Police Department about the investigation breakthrough.

"Wounds, they don't fully heal. Families don't get the closure that they need, and law enforcement is just going to continue to get better at what they do," Thomas said. "For those who you know think they're off scot-free, you know, I'd just say, look over your shoulder."

Frisco police arrest Lisa Honrud with help from the Waxahachie Police Department. (Frisco PD)

Castillo also spoke with Frank Weiss' daughter Carla on Monday afternoon. She was 22-years-old when Weiss was killed, and the now-44-year-old says the moment is bittersweet.

"Hope is a funny thing. Hope has a way of strangling you, and so, at some point, I have probably accepted that there will never be an answer," she told Castillo. "But acceptance doesn't kill. I dreamed of there being an answer, but I didn't expect one."

"24 years is a long time. We are all so appreciative and grateful of this day."

Weiss' daughter also said she doesn't believe Honrud was alone in the act, saying her father was a large man and she doesn't believe a single person could have done it alone.

What you can do:

Anyone with additional information about the case should contact the Frisco Police Department at 972-292-6010.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Frisco PD app or by texting FRISCOPD to 847411 (tip411).