Courtney Fischer
Courtney's passion for covering true crime comes with one goal: to remember the missing and murdered whose families continue searching for answers. These cases may have disappeared from the headlines years ago, but their families deserve closure and ultimately, justice.
Do you have a cold case you want Courtney to look into? Send the details via this form.
Courtney also writes and contributes to KTRK's award winning documentary series, Texas True Crime, which explores Houston's most infamous murder investigations and court cases.
Courtney lives in Houston Heights with her husband, their son, and Loretta Lynn, the Pomeranian. A native Chicagoan, she's still on the hunt for the best deep-dish pizza in Houston. Tips are welcome!
Courtney joined ABC 13 Eyewitness News in August 2015.
Courtney's Stories
23-year-old man charged with intoxication manslaughter in crash that killed deputy and her daughter
On Friday night, Omar Jose Alvarado, 23, was charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter. He was taken to the Harris County Jail.
Mayor John Whitmire addresses plan to tackle homelessness issue in Houston
Mayor John Whitmire said his ultimate goal is to remove unhoused people from public spaces, but this will not happen overnight. It will take years for Houston to see significant changes.
Council unanimously approves ordinance change and appoints first non-engineer head of public works
Houston City Council unanimously approved changing the ordinance that allowed the city to move forward with placing someone without engineering experience in the role.
Deputies track down deadly hit-and-run suspect using license plate reading cameras
Deputies said his girlfriend took a pretty bad tumble, but was able to call 911 and describe the suspect's vehicle. Then, HCSO spotted it with FLOCK cameras.
Man found dead inside vehicle with bullet holes in northwest Houston
He was the only one inside a crashed car, which was riddled with bullet holes outside a business, according to authorities.
First responders pay their respects to fallen Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia III
The funeral took place at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. ABC13 was at Fire Station 8, where the community paid its respects.
DOJ says federal election monitors won't enter polling sites after lawsuit filed by Texas AG
The DOJ initially said it would send monitors to eight Texas counties, including Harris and Waller, to monitor for compliance with federal civil rights laws.
13 Unsolved: DNA and determination help charge convicted rapist in 2 cold case murders
A little girl was sexually assaulted and dumped on the side of a road. Almost two decades later, her rapist is now linked to two cold case murders as well.
Houston father killed in garage on Halloween, possibly by suspect in Mike Myers mask, officials say
The man's three children are now orphans, since their mother was recently killed. Authorities say he was considered a person of interest in her unsolved murder.
Police believe suspect in drive-by at White Oak Music Hall was kicked out before shooting
Investigators do not believe the victim was specifically targeted. HPD said the shooter may have been kicked out of the venue before returning and firing shots.