Texas Man Set for Murder Trial Removes Ankle Monitor — and Now He's on the Loose

• Trevor McEuen, who is charged with capital murder, is being sought by Texas authorities after removing his ankle monitor on the morning of Monday, May 5
• McEuen was set to go on trial Monday in connection with a May 2023 killing
• Authorities are unsure if McEuen is armed and urged the public to “remain vigilant” and not approach him

Texas authorities are on the hunt for a murder suspect who removed his ankle monitor on the day he was set to go on trial.

In a statement shared on social media Monday, May 5, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office said multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for Trevor McEuen, who is charged with capital murder. 

He was scheduled to appear in court for his trial Monday but instead removed his court-ordered ankle monitor around 5:30 a.m. that day and “left his residence,” according to the sheriff’s office’s statement.

“It is currently unknown whether McEuen fled on foot or in a vehicle, and there is no description of the clothing he may be wearing,” the sheriff’s office said. “Authorities also have not confirmed whether he is armed. The public is urged to remain vigilant and not approach McEuen if spotted.”

McEuen’s capital murder charge is related to the May 2023 shooting death of his neighbor, 35-year-old Aaron Martinez, ABC affiliate WFAA, KDFW and CBS News all reported, citing authorities.

McEuen told Martinez that Hispanics were not welcome in the area shortly after he moved in, Martinez’s relatives claimed to CBS News Texas. The outlet reported, citing incident reports, that Martinez had safety concerns about McEuen since July 2022.

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While McEuen was arrested in May 2023, he posted bond with multiple conditions, court records show, per CBS News. McEuen was arrested again in September 2024 after he posted pictures on social media of Martinez and his uncle, threatening to shoot them, per court documents reviewed by the outlet.

He was held on $2 million bond but was released after posting it last December, the outlet reported, citing court records.

Authorities are now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to McEuen’s arrest.

Anyone with information on McEuen’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office at 469-376-4500 immediately or reach out to Kaufman County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-847-7522.