HOUSTON \u2013 Houston police are still searching for Kevin Faux, the man charged with capital murder in the death of Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old who was eight months pregnant when she disappeared.<\/p>\n
As the investigation continues, Allen\u2019s family is demanding answers about how a man with a documented history of violence was back on the street just two months before her death.<\/p>\n
Family reflects on past<\/p>\n
Allen\u2019s family says they spent days praying for a different outcome. Now, they\u2019re speaking out about what they believe were missed warning signs, ones they say could have changed everything.<\/p>\n
Allen was eight months pregnant when she disappeared more than a week ago. Her body was recovered at Chimney Rock Park, according to her family.<\/p>\n
Her father says Faux had been a source of conflict in their lives for months, but the family had no idea what he was truly capable of.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to know what\u2019s happening behind closed doors with our kids,\u201d her father said. \u201cIf we only knew what was going on, we would not be standing here talking to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Court records reveal violent history<\/p>\n
Court records show a history of violent cases tied to Faux, including a 2019 aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a 2021 misdemeanor assault involving a different woman.<\/p>\n
In September 2025, Faux was charged with two assaults against Allen and served time behind bars. But now they\u2019re wondering, why was he freed?<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy do we keep letting these people get out and walk around here, the Houston area?\u201d said Edward Allen, Ashanti\u2019s father.<\/p>\n
\u2018Two-for-one\u2019 credit cut jail time in half<\/p>\n
Court records reveal Faux began serving jail time for the assault against Allen in September. He was then sentenced to 280 days in February, a term that would have kept him behind bars until July.<\/p>\n
However, the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office applied a two-for-one credit, cutting his sentence in half and releasing him instead, just two months before he would be accused of killing Allen.<\/p>\n
Crimestoppers says it\u2019s a tactic used to keep jails from getting too full and to reward for good behavior.<\/p>\n
For Ashanti Allen\u2019s family, it was a failure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey keep letting these guys repeat, repeat, repeat,\u201d Edward Allen said.<\/p>\n
Crimestoppers also called Faux\u2019s early release an apparent sweetheart deal, one they say cost two lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a tragedy, but from our perspective was utterly preventable, because we had multiple opportunities to keep a career, habitual violent offender behind bars, and we didn\u2019t do it,\u201d said Andy Kahan of Crimestoppers.<\/p>\n
Reward offered for information<\/p>\n
Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Kevin Faux. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers immediately.<\/p>\n
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