The goal of Denton County's unsolved murders page is three fold. Priority number one is to help solve some of our unsolved murders. This will help bring some closure to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Additionally, it will make our community safer. Finally, by bringing this page to life we will be sending the message, "If you are going to kill, you better go elsewhere."
The following killer, raped, and murdered my niece, Lori. When he killed Lori, he also killed my Sister and my Mother. They grieved themselves to death. As they were on their death beds, I promised them we would find her killer. Please take a look at his face. If you recognize him, do not hesitate, please call the Texas Rangers. Ranger Murphree has long moved on but our pain continues to stay. Please feel free to email me at [email protected].
| 11/23/2002 - Homicide | ||
Authorities need your help in locating Herbert Perez Maldonado H/M/12/23/1970. Maldonado is wanted in the November 23, 2002 slaying of Lori Ann Mejia, 29. Ms. Mejia`s body was found behind a mechanic`s shop in an industrial park inside the city limits of Pilot Point.at 11:00 pm. Texas Ranger Tracey Murphree stated that it appears she was violently beaten to death. Authorities obtained an arrest warrant for Herberto Perez Maldonado, 31, believed to live in the Collinsville area. Mr. Maldonado, who sometimes uses the name Leonardo Sanchez, is not a legal resident, the Ranger said, and may be trying to leave the United States for Vera Cruz, Mexico, where he was born.
Ranger Murphree said Ms. Mejia went to an after-business-hours party at the mechanic shop with a friend. She and Maldonado left the party together and the shop’s owner found her body about 11 p.m. behind the business. |
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