Two suspects arrested in Kansas in Texas murder case | Texas

HALTOM CITY, Texas — Two suspects in a murder investigation have been arrested in Kansas, according to an update from the Haltom City Police Department.

These arrests follow a diligent investigation opened on the evening of May 23, 2024.

The murder victim has been identified as Eric Martiz Hill, Jr.

Haltom City police had requested assistance from the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force in locating and apprehending the suspects, 23-year-old Eli Gaibeth Martinez Sanchez and 24-year-old Deja Shanta Burt Roberts.

After receiving information that the suspects may be in Kansas, Haltom City detectives traveled to the state to advance the case. Since Saturday, there has been close communication and coordination between Haltom City police and local authorities in Kansas. This cooperative effort resulted in the arrest of Roberts and Martinez Sanchez in Wellington, Kansas. They are currently being held on $100,000 bail on murder charges.

Haltom City detectives are interviewing the suspects and gathering additional evidence. The Haltom City Police Department expressed its gratitude to the United States Marshals Service, Topeka Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Haysville Kansas City Police and to the Wellington, Kansas Police Department for their valuable assistance in this matter.

The Haltom City Police Department remains committed to a thorough and complete investigation and will provide further updates as they become available.