Manhunt for mystery man with tattoo behind his right ear who was seen wearing black Volcom sweatshirt after cheerleader, 16, was found dead in the bathtub of her Texas apartment
Texas police are searching for a man with a distinctive tattoo behind his right ear who was wearing a black Volcom sweatshirt after a cheerleader was found murdered in her family’s apartment.
Surveillance photos released by Edna police show the suspect wearing distinctive black clothing. He is also believed to have been driving a silver Ford Taurus, which was also caught on camera.
The search for the man began after the death of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina, who was found dead Tuesday in a bathtub in Edna, a small town near Houston, by her mother, Jacqueline Medina.
Very few details have been released about the investigation into Lisbeth’s death, although police are treating the investigation as a possible capital murder case, meaning the offender would be eligible for the death penalty.
Heartbroken mum said her daughter should have been in Christmas parade to welcome her on Tuesday but never showed up.
Texas police are searching for a man with a distinctive tattoo behind his right ear who was wearing a black Volcom sweatshirt after a teenage fan was found murdered.
Surveillance photos released by Edna police show the suspect wearing distinctive black clothing and appears to have a tattoo behind his right ear.
Lisbeth attended Edna High School and dreamed of attending the University of Arlington to study nursing.
The suspect is also believed to be driving a silver Ford Taurus, which was also caught on surveillance camera.
The suspect is also believed to be wearing a black sweatshirt with a Volcom logo.
“We understand the community wants information on this case, however we must keep the integrity of the investigation our number one priority,” EPD Chief Rick Boone said in a social media post.
“We also understand that the community is concerned that the individual is still at large.”
The Edna Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Rangers Division are actively investigating Lisbeth’s death.
According to the press release, officers were dispatched to the Cottonwood Apartments around 6:57 p.m. last Tuesday.
“Upon arrival, officers considered the juvenile deceased,” the report said.
“(It was) the worst way a mother could find her child. She was killed in cold blood,” said Jacqueline’s mother. HOU.
“It was supposed to be a great day because she was in the Christmas parade. She was going to be on the cheerleading squad,” Jacquelin continued.
‘I lost it. She was my world, my everything. … Everything I do was for her. Someone dared to come in and just take my daughter away from me, it just kills me,” she said.
“I just want answers to why they did this to an amazing little girl who would never hurt anyone, wouldn’t dare hurt anyone.”
The small community of Edna, home to about 6,000 people, is shaken by the events.
“She was a very good girl and I’ve had messages from hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people recently. And it surprises me because I didn’t know how much everyone else loved her,” Jacqueline said.
Her mother, Jacqueline Medina (left), described her daughter’s grisly discovery as “the worst way a mother could find her child.”
Lizbeth Medina, 16, was found dead Tuesday in her Edna, Texas, apartment by her mother.
Emergency medical services then arrived on the scene and attempted to resuscitate Lisbeth, but were unsuccessful.
It is not yet known exactly how Lisbeth was killed, but someone who posted on Facebook about her death said she was “brutally murdered in her own home.”
Lisbeth, also named Liz, attended Edna High School and planned to attend the University of Arlington to study nursing.
“She was a beautiful and talented girl, full of life and many dreams,” her loved one said on Facebook.
Her mother posted a video of Liz cheering during her school’s football match, saying: “My baby, you didn’t deserve to be taken away like that… you had amazing plans for the future.”
“Such an amazing girl. I love you, Mikha….’
It is unclear exactly how Lisbeth was killed, but police have launched a capital murder investigation into her death.
When she first discovered her dead daughter in their home, Jacqueline told KHOU she “lost her.”
“Someone dared to come in and just take my daughter away from me, it just kills me.”
“I just want answers to why they did this to an amazing little girl who would never hurt anyone, wouldn’t dare hurt anyone,” her mother said.
The outpouring of support from the small town community has made Jacqueline feel loved and supported as she grieves for her daughter.
One friend who supported Lisbeth wrote a heartfelt tribute on Facebook and said: “The loss of a friend like you cannot be undone. You have always been an important part of our lives.”
“Words cannot describe how I feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the people you left behind. Rest in peace beautiful, we love you very much.”
Jacqueline said she didn’t realize how many people her daughter impacted and “how much everyone else loved her.”
One friend who had been cheering Lisbeth posted a heartfelt tribute to her tragic death on Facebook.
Edna’s soccer team and the community plan to honor Lizbeth by wearing purple ribbons and shirts, and a vigil will be held in her honor on Saturday.
During Thursday night’s soccer game, Edna’s soccer team and the community plan to honor Lisbeth by wearing purple ribbons and shirts.
The image of the purple ribbon also went viral on social media as Lisbeth’s loved ones made it their profile photo along with the hashtag #JusticeforLiz.
A felony murder conviction in Texas is defined as a serious felony punishable by life imprisonment, death, or life without parole.
Those with information should call Edna police at 361-782-6522 or contact Crime Stoppers at 361-552-2274.