Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old pregnant woman in Houston, Texas, was found dead after being reported missing for six days. She was eight months pregnant with a high-risk pregnancy. Kevin Faux, her boyfriend and the father of her unborn child, was arrested in Louisiana and charged with capital murder. Allen was found with a cord wrapped around her neck, indicating strangulation and asphyxiation as the cause of death. Faux allegedly showed Allen's body on a Facetime call on the day of her disappearance.
Country: United States
State/Province: Texas, United States
City/Region: Houston
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Dating
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Incident Date: April 10, 2026
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2026-04-10
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Man arrested in Louisiana for death of pregnant Houston woman Ashanti Allen: sources
Domestic Violence
The case involves a domestic violence homicide where the suspect, the victim's boyfriend and father of her unborn child, allegedly strangled her during a period of domestic conflict. The high-risk pregnancy and the suspect's actions indicate a severe escalation of violence within the intimate relationship.
Kevin Faux was arrested in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, by U.S. Marshals and charged with capital murder. The victim was reported missing for six days before her body was found with strangulation marks. Court documents reveal Faux showed the victim's body on Facetime. The case is pending extradition and further legal proceedings.
No significant confusion reported; suspect identification and arrest are confirmed.
Ashanti Allen was last seen on April 10, 2026, leaving her home. She was reported missing six days later. On April 16, her body was found near Chimney Rock Park in Houston with a cord around her neck. Kevin Faux, her boyfriend and father of her unborn child, was identified as the suspect and arrested in Louisiana. Faux allegedly showed Allen's body on Facetime on the day of disappearance, linking him to the crime.
High risk due to escalation to lethal violence in a domestic partnership involving a pregnant woman.
Early intervention in domestic conflicts involving pregnant women is critical. The escalation from domestic conflict to lethal violence can be rapid. Digital evidence such as Facetime calls can be crucial in investigations.
The victim's high-risk pregnancy and disappearance after last being seen with the suspect were early signals.
The Facetime call showing the victim's body and the discovery of the body with strangulation marks were key clues.
Court documents, Facetime video evidence, and the physical evidence of strangulation on the victim's body.
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No follow-up reports available beyond the arrest and charges.
Exact motive details and relationship duration remain unclear.