Suspect Arrested in Slaying of Texas High School Cheerleader Lizbeth Medina
Authorities have announced the arrest of a suspect in the slaying of 16-year-old Texas high school cheerleader, Lizbeth Medina. The victim’s body was discovered in the bathtub of her home by her mother on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Rafael Govea Romero, was taken into custody on Saturday and is being held on suspicion of capital murder.
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The arrest was made by the Texas Rangers and Edna police in Schulenburg, approximately 75 miles north of Edna. Romero was then transported to the Jackson County Jail. The details of the arrest have not yet been disclosed.
Medina was scheduled to perform with her cheerleading squad at a Christmas parade in Edna on Tuesday. However, when she failed to show up, her mother began searching for her and found her unresponsive at their apartment.
Romero’s capture comes after the release of security photos by the Edna Police Department, depicting a person and vehicle of interest in Medina’s homicide. The person of interest, described as a male with a possible tattoo behind his right ear, was seen wearing a black Volcom hooded sweatshirt. The individual was also observed driving a silver Ford Taurus, model year ranging from 2010 to 2018.
Coincidentally, Romero’s arrest occurred during a candlelight vigil held for Medina at a gazebo outside the Jackson County Courthouse in Edna. The community is still grieving and in need of support.
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The police have not disclosed whether there was any prior relationship between Medina and Romero, or if the attack was a random incident. They have also released limited information regarding the circumstances of Medina’s death, pending the release of the autopsy report.
Medina and her family recently moved to Edna, located about 25 miles northeast of Victoria in southeast Texas. She was honored before her school’s football game on Thursday night, where her cheerleading squad and family wore purple, her favorite color.
Medina’s mother expressed her anguish, stating that her daughter had a kind heart and would always help others. She pleaded for justice, as the loss of her daughter has left a void in the lives of many who loved her.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
