**A chilling phone call from a suspected serial killer has led to an arrest in Austin, Texas. Raul Meza Jr., previously convicted of sexual assault and murder, now faces capital murder charges as police investigate his potential involvement in up to 10 cold case murders.**
A horrifying phone call on May 24th from Raul Meza Jr. to the Austin Police Department sparked the reemergence of a killer’s story. Meza, 62, alleged during the call that he killed his roomate, 80-year-old Jesse Fraga, and 66-year-old Gloria Lofton in 2019. Crucially, Meza knew details of the murders that had not been disclosed.
Det. Patrick Reed received this confession, recalling how Meza announced, “My name is Raul Meza, and you are looking for me.” Shockingly, Meza was prepared and ‘looking forward’ to continue his killing spree before his arrest five days after the call.
Following his arrest, Meza’s backpack was found to contain zip ties, duct tape, a flashlight, and a pistol with extra rounds. With his connection to previous crimes, the investigation now turns to the potential connections between Meza and eight to ten other cold cases since 1996.
Meza’s history with confession stretches back to the 1980s when he admitted to sexually assaulting and strangling 8-year-old Kendra Page while on parole for a previous convenience store robbery. His 30-year sentence was cut short and he served only 11 years before release.
His parole sparked controversy with Texas residents protesting his move to their cities. He relocated several times before proclaiming in a news conference that his violent ways had been left behind.
The reemergence of Meza has resulted in questions surrounding his previous release, with no clear answers given. As stated by a former investigator of the 1982 case, “Here’s a serial killer that justice was not served. It was a travesty of justice.”
This case serves as a horrific reminder that true justice must be pursued and enacted to protect innocent lives from the darkness that lurks within the minds of such killers.
**The trajectory of Raul Meza Jr., a now-confessed serial killer, serves as a haunting reminder that true justice cannot go unchecked. As an investigation into his connection to up to 10 cold case murders continues, communities hope for answers and closure in the face of unspeakable terror.**
