AUSTIN, Texas – Families of the victims of alleged serial killer Raul Meza are growing increasingly frustrated as they wait for his trial to begin. Despite the lengthy delay, they remain determined to see Meza face justice. Two families from Central Texas, who have been affected by Meza’s alleged crimes, are pushing for the trial to start and are refusing to give up their fight.
Christina Fultz, the daughter of Gloria Lofton, a victim of Meza’s alleged killings, expressed her frustration at the slow progress of the trial. She described the process as “kind of a quick thing,” after a pretrial court hearing was swiftly reset to the next month. Tracy Page, the older sister of murder victim Kendra Page, echoed Fultz’s disappointment and emphasized the lack of answers and communication from authorities.
Meza has been accused of confessing to the killing of Gloria Lofton in 2019, as well as the capital murder of Jesse Fraga in 2023. However, the most notorious case involving Meza dates back to 1982, when he was associated with the sexual assault and strangulation of 8-year-old Kendra Page outside an Austin elementary school. Outrage and dissatisfaction are palpable among the families, as they feel that justice has been continuously denied to them.
Despite receiving a plea deal in Kendra Page’s murder and being released early for good behavior, Meza was arrested again last year after implicating himself in the murders of Lofton and Fraga. Police suspect his involvement in as many as 10 other homicides, further intensifying the families’ determination to see him face the consequences of his alleged actions.
As the pre-trial hearing was reset to February 15th, family members have made it clear that they will attend every court proceeding, no matter how small. Their unwavering commitment demonstrates their relentless pursuit of justice and desire to remain informed and involved in every aspect of the case. The families’ determination is a powerful reminder of the deep impact of violent crimes and the enduring quest for closure and accountability.