Arrest Made in Murder of Texas Cheerleader
TL;DR
Rafael Govea Romero has been arrested and charged with the capital murder of 16-year-old cheerleader Lizbeth Medina in Jackson County, Texas. Lizbeth was found dead by her mother in their apartment complex after she failed to arrive at a town event. Romero, who is undocumented, was apprehended after the police released surveillance photos of a person of interest. He has been booked into the Jackson County Jail, and it is unclear if he will be granted bond.
- Lizbeth Medina killed: Edna Police Department arrests Rafael Govea Romeo in connection to Jackson County cheerleader's murder KTRK-TV
- Man Arrested After Teenage Cheerleader Found Slain in Texas Bathtub The Daily Beast
- Man arrested on capital murder charge in death of Edna High School cheerleader, police say KHOU.com
- Man charged with capital murder of Edna teenage cheerleader KPRC Click2Houston
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