AUSTIN, Texas – Raul Meza Jr., a suspected serial killer, was arrested last May after he called the police and admitted, “I think you are looking for me.” He is currently in a Texas jail, accused of strangling Gloria Lofton, 65, in 2019, and the capital murder of former probation officer Jesse Fraga, 80, in 2023. Despite this, he has not been tried in any of the cases, as law enforcement continues to investigate Meza’s alleged killing spree that could involve as many as 10 other homicides, according to Austin police.
Former Austin Police Sgt. Bruce Mills expressed concern, stating, “Here’s a serial killer that justice was not served.” The police issued a search warrant for Meza’s Google account from Nov. 1, 2016, to May 29, 2023, in hopes of finding information that could link him to additional cold cases and unsolved murders in Austin and San Antonio.
One of the speculated victims of Meza is college student Nicole Coleman, whose naked body was found in a wooded area of Austin in 2018 with signs of trauma. The unsolved homicide of Coleman has been a lingering concern for her family, who are eager for closure and justice. “That’s definitely a huge concern for us,” Nicole’s mom, Dawn Coleman, said in an interview when asked about the possibility her killer is still at large.
Meza has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1982 when he sexually assaulted and strangled an 8-year-old girl outside an Austin elementary school. Despite serving time and being on parole, he committed additional sexual assaults following the end of his supervised release in 2016. The investigation into Meza’s alleged crimes is ongoing, with law enforcement seeking to corroborate him as a suspect in multiple homicides.
In light of these developments, the case of suspected serial killer Raul Meza Jr. underscores the complexity and urgency of addressing unsolved crimes and providing closure for victims and their families. The search for truth and justice continues as law enforcement investigates the extent of Meza’s alleged criminal activities and brings resolution to the victims and affected communities.