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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 affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
The swift arrests in Del Rio's deadly stabbing case demonstrate the effectiveness of local law enforcement's investigative capabilities, particularly in leveraging surveillance video and witness interviews to build a case. This incident also highlights the close ties between Del Rio and San Antonio , as the victim was rushed to a hospital in the San Antonio area for emergency treatment, ultimately succumbing to her injuries there. The fact that the suspects were charged with murder after the victim's death in San Antonio underscores the cooperation between law enforcement agencies across the region. As the investigation continues, residents of both Del Rio and San Antonio will be watching to see if additional charges are filed and what further details emerge about the events surrounding the stabbing. The case serves as a stark reminder of the violence that can occur in any community, and the need for continued support of local law enforcement efforts to prevent and investigate such crimes.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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