The mysteries surrounding the Kendra Page death case have once again sparked public outrage as her murderer, Raul Meza, stands accused of multiple recent murders.
Raul Meza was previously convicted for the murder of 8-year-old Kendra Page in 1982. He has been arrested again, this time for a string of cold cases that span a decade.
Unveiling a horrifying narrative of his recurrent and remorseless criminal behavior, Meza’s recent arrest brings back the tragic memory of Page’s death. It raises pressing questions about our parole system’s effectiveness.
Kendra Page Death
In a chilling reflection of history, the untimely death of Kendra Page in 1982 has returned to the spotlight as her murderer, Raul Meza, has been implicated in further heinous crimes.
Meza, a convicted child killer sentenced for the sexual assault and murder of 8-year-old Kendra Page, is back under the microscope following his alleged involvement in more recent murder cases.
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Kendra Page was found assaulted and murdered behind Langford Elementary School on January 3, 1982. This shocking crime was the first in a series of gruesome acts that would eventually be tied to Meza.
He pleaded guilty to the murder of Kendra Page in exchange for a 30-year sentence. To the disappointment of many in the police force, he never went to trial and was released 11 years later due to good behavior and the state’s mandatory law.
Page’s case was investigated by then-police detective Bruce Mills, currently serving as the Interim City Manager. He reflected on the case and stated, “I remember it like it was yesterday.”
Mills voiced his frustration about the judicial outcome for Meza, stating, “Here’s a guy who probably should have spent the rest of his life in prison.”
Kendra Page Murder Suspect Raul Meza Arrested
The criminal history of Raul Meza is once again under scrutiny as he faces new charges related to multiple recent murders.
Authorities arrested Meza after he confessed to the killing of Jesse Fraga, an 80-year-old Pflugerville resident, and Gloria Lofton, a 66-year-old Austin resident who was murdered in May 2019.
Upon his arrest, Meza was found in possession of a backpack containing duct tape, zip ties, and a .22-caliber gun. He ominously revealed to the police that he was ready and prepared to kill again and looking forward to it.
This chilling confession underscores the brutal and remorseless character of Meza, a man sentenced for a heinous crime once before. Aside from the confessed murders, Meza is under investigation for eight to ten other cold cases.
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Those cases show similarities to his previous killings. This sudden revelation has sent shockwaves through the community, bringing back the haunting memory of Kendra Page’s death.
Meza, who had been released from prison in 2002 following a parole violation, had no stable employment in the Austin area at the time of his arrest, and his parole had expired.
It was also revealed that Jesse Fraga, a retired Travis County probation officer, had known Meza since the 1990s and had tried to help him after his release from prison.
As investigations continue, the implications of these cases reignite questions about the effectiveness of the judicial system and parole regulations.
Given the severity and the number of crimes linked to Meza, it is becoming increasingly clear that more stringent measures may be implemented to prevent the recurrence of such tragic events.
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