Abigail Dye
Abigail Dye is a journalist with a passion for crime and justice. She comes to FOX26 after spending two years as a crime reporter at KOKI in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There, she covered numerous crime stories including the St. Francis mass shooting.
Abigail graduated from the University of Cincinnati, and during her time as a student, she interned for KNBC in Los Angeles. In that role, she fell in love with hard news and investigative reporting. After graduating she returned to her hometown Columbus, Ohio to start her career. There, she worked on the digital team at WSYX before moving to Tulsa.
In her free time, Abigail can be found watching football, playing with her dog Apache or at the gym. She’s a bit of a workaholic who has a passion for holding criminals - and the justice system they go through - accountable. She’s excited to be living in Houston and feels honored by the opportunity to tell stories here.
The latest from Abigail Dye
"I'm honored to be her mom": Trump re-names wildlife refuge in Jocelyn Nungaray's honor
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an order re-naming the “Anahuac Wildlife Refuge" to the "Jocelyn Nungaray Wildlife Refuge". Jocelyn was killed in North Houston in June 2024 by two undocumented Venezuelan nationals, according to police. Jocelyn's mom spoke with FOX 26 about the national honor.
Harris County crime: Defense responds to criticism over release of suspect in deputy killing
The defense for the second suspect charged in the murder of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda is responding to the public's outrage over the suspect's release last week.
Second dog death reported at Sugar Land PetSuites; Yorkie mauled
On July 16, 2024, vet records in a lawsuit say that Button, a Yorkshire Terrier, was killed during an attack a PetSuites Sugar Land.
Harris County crime: First law-officer capital murder suspect in 20 years bonds out
Documents say Dremone Francis was booked on bond for $1 million in connection to the death of Deputy Fernando Esqueda.
'Montrose Assailant' arrested on roof, was on probation when accused of attacking multiple women
Troy Johnson is now booked into the Harris County Jail after being arrested on Sunday accused of attacking multiple women in the Montrose area.
Harris County: Suspect fatally shoots himself after firing at ex-boyfriend, ex's new boyfriend, officials say
A man allegedly took his own life after shooting at his ex boyfriend and the ex's current boyfriend during an argument in north Harris County.
Huntsville school assault: Male student assaults 12-year-old according to mom; says police won't take report
Hailey Evans says that on February 14, her 12-year-old daughter was assaulted by a fellow male student at Mance Park Middle School in Huntsville.
Stepfather-stepson duo charged in murder-for-hire plot, victim survived
Two men are charged in a ‘murder for hire’ plot, according to officials. However, the victim survived being shot multiple times.
Houston man fighting West Nile virus from mosquito bite denied care from local hospitals
A man who caught West Nile virus after being bitten by a mosquito during Hurricane Beryl is fighting to find care in the Houston area as he slowly recovers.
Fort Bend County theft: The 7-minute crime that cost one victim thousands, caught on camera, criminals wanted
Video shows two men stealing the tires off a sedan in Mission Bend around 1:30 a.m. Thursday.