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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) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The swift arrest of three women in connection with a deadly stabbing in Del Rio raises questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement collaboration between Del Rio and San Antonio. Given that the victim was rushed to a San Antonio-area hospital for emergency treatment, it is likely that San Antonio medical personnel and potentially law enforcement played a role in the case. The fact that Del Rio police were able to investigate and make arrests within a two-hour window suggests a high level of coordination and communication between agencies. As the investigation continues, Terrell Hills residents may wonder about the potential for similar collaborative efforts in their own community, particularly in cases where crimes may span multiple jurisdictions. The outcome of this case will be closely watched, particularly if additional charges are filed, to see how the justice system navigates the complexities of inter-agency cooperation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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