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Waco Assault Investigation Turns Into Homicide Case
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk FOX 44
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case, including the circumstances surrounding the victim's death, are available from the Waco Police Department or news outlets, such as FOX 44.
A case initially investigated as an aggravated assault in Waco has taken a turn after the victim's death. The Waco Police Department is now handling it as a homicide. The incident led to the arrest of 36-year-old Jonathan Ready.
He was taken into custody by Waco Police Major Crimes Detectives on June 30, 2026. Further details about the case, including the circumstances surrounding the victim's death, are available from the Waco Police Department or news outlets, such as FOX 44. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Robert Navarro, who suffered serious bodily injury from the assault.
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Category: Local Published: July 4, 2026 Source: FOX 44 Reading time: 1 min
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