A grieving mother is frustrated after a career criminal suspected in the death of her son is once again given the opportunity to get out of jail.

Tuesday night, several dozen people gathered for a candlelight vigil in honor of Bao and Jenny Lam at Hermann Square in downtown Houston.

Whether it’s politics, school spirit, or simply decor, people living in the Barwood community have no problem expressing themselves.

A recent arrest made by the Harris County Precinct 4 office has opened up old wounds for the family of Amalia Alexander.

HOUSTON – Harris County is under federal court order to reform its misdemeanor bail bond system to prevent defendants charged with mostly nonviolent crimes from languishing in jail. Now, a year after full implementation, a study supervised by Duke University Professor Brandon Merritt said it’s working with many fewer misdemeanor defendants languishing in jail. It also noted increases in violent crime can’t be traced to bail reform. “No one has ever had any problems or issues with misdemeanor bond reform,” said victim advocate Andy Kahan with Houston Crime Stoppers. “The revolving door at the courthouse surrounding felony defendants who have been repeatedly released on multiple felony bonds has played a significant role in the increase, particularly the murder rates.

HOUSTON – A Houston man has been indicted on federal charges following his release on eight bonds while facing numerous charges in Harris County. Court records show Opoku was released on several bonds while facing charges, including capital murder and possession of child pornography. A bond violation report dated Aug. 17 noted Opoku was placed under the supervision of Harris County Pretrial Services on June 26. Before a hearing could be held on whether to revoke Opoku’s bond, he was hit with federal charges and taken into custody. This is the third time KPRC 2 reported on a person released on multiple bonds in Harris County, who is then later hit with federal charges.