Man charged with murder in connection with death of Texas cheerleader

10 Dec 2023, 16:38 by Don Jacobson · UPI

Dec. 10 (UPI) -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a 16-year-old Texas cheerleader whose death is being investigated as a homicide, authorities announced Sunday.

Police in Edna, Texas, located 100 miles southwest of Houston, said a man identified as Rafael Govea Romero was arrested Saturday in Schulenberg, Texas, and charged with capital murder following the death of Lizabeth Medina on Wednesday.