A Houston Catfish victim was robbed, shot, and killed on his first date in a horrific turn of events. According to reports the victim Deonte Hicks met a “woman” in an online chat room, and quickly developed a connection with her. Deonte Hicks who is from Dallas, was then told to meet her at a location near Centre Parkway in Houston.
When he arrived to meet the Houston catfish, Deonte Hicks was shot and killed as he waited outside his car for his online date. The suspects are listed as two black males, the complete double opposite of the woman he met online.
The photo below is the catfishing murder victim Deonte Hicks.


The ever presents dangers of online dating manifested itself in this tragic story. Attempts have been made to prevent catfishing situations like this with some dating sites implementing video chat features. However, a group of would be robbers could always hire someone to sit in on a video chatting session to continue to lure in their victim. This is why choosing a safe location is of the utmost importance when going to meet an online date for the first time.
At the moment the Houston Catfish killers have not been caught, and police have publicly asked for people to come forward with any information they may have. People using online chat or dating sites in that area should be very careful about any inconsistencies they may perceive while chatting online.
The Houston catfish murder victim Deonte Hicks leaves behind a 4 year old daughter.
Author: JordanThrilla
Explore Related Articles
Here is Why Kim Jong-Un Banned Skinny Jeans and Mullets In...
Skinny Jeans and mullets are a staple of American fashion. People of all colors, cultures, and backgrounds have a pair in their closets. Around the world the same is true, but in one country mullets and skinny jeans are illegal now. A recent report revealed Kim Jong-Un banned skinny...
Disrespectful Family Guy Nipsey Hussle Joke Goes Viral
The television show Family Guy is known for its off-color humor, and its willingness to make fun of any and every topic imaginable. However, Family Guy recently made an insensitive and disrespectful joke about the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. On a recent episode, during a scene where the characters...
Why Adult Film Website Pornhub Banned the State of Utah
Pornhub, one of the most popular adult websites in the world, has announced that it will block access to users in Utah. This decision comes after Utah passed a new law that requires all online adult film providers to implement an age verification system or face civil penalties.
The law,...