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3 women accused of murder in connection with deadly stabbing in Del Rio, police say
By Samuel Rocha IV, Bill Taylor at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
Del Rio police officers took three women into custody and charged them with murder after a 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death Thursday. The Del Rio Police Department announced the arrests of Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21 in a Friday social media post. Of...
Key takeaway The Del Rio Police Department announced the arrests of Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21 in a Friday social media post.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The swift arrest of three women in connection with a deadly stabbing in Del Rio raises questions about the effectiveness of local law enforcement's investigative techniques, particularly their use of surveillance video and witness interviews. In Alamo Heights , where public safety is a top concern, residents may be interested to know how similar methods are employed by their own police department. The fact that Del Rio police were able to gather evidence, identify suspects, and make arrests within a two-hour window is notable, and may prompt comparisons with the investigative approaches used in Bexar County. As the investigation into this murder continues, Alamo Heights residents may want to pay attention to any potential implications for local law enforcement strategies, and whether the use of technology and community engagement can be leveraged to prevent and solve crimes in their own community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Del Rio police officers took three women into custody and charged them with murder after a 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death Thursday. The Del Rio Police Department announced the arrests of Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21 in a Friday social media post. Of...
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