On April 25, 2016, Russell Aldridge, 46, was found murdered in Fort Worth, Texas. His death came during a period when Fort Worth experienced a significant rise in homicides, with 35 reported cases in the first half of 2016. Several of these killings were believed to be linked to domestic violence. Aldridge's death remains part of this troubling trend, and no further details on suspects or motives were publicly disclosed.
The increased homicide rate in Fort Worth was consistent with a broader national rise in violent crime during that period.
