In Houston, Crime Victims Finally Get Some Attention David Kidd, Photojournalist and Storyteller | December 14, 2020 | Features
“This is a meeting for parents of murdered children,” announces Gilda Muskwinsky, one of the two dozen people assembled around an open rectangle of tables. It’s a minute past seven on a warm night in November and everyone is settling in. “If you’re not here for parents of murdered children, you should probably be next door.” Without a word, two people stand and quietly leave, making their way to the homeowners association meeting underway in an adjoining room.
Beginning near the door and working their way clockwise around the room, everyone takes turns identifying themselves and recounting their reasons for being here tonight. Some have been sharing their story for years. One or two others are here for the first time.
Houston couple s murder still unsolved 3 years later
Robert Cerda was found shot to death on Blecker Street in northwest Houston while his girlfriend, Rachel Delarosa, was found fatally shot in Missouri City. Author: Grace White Updated: 10:52 PM CST December 10, 2020
HOUSTON It s been three years since a Houston couple was last seen alive at a Spring Branch gas station. Their bodies were later found on opposite sides of town. Their families are still trying to find the missing pieces to bring them justice.
“It’s been a nightmare since day 1, said Valerie Cerda, mother of Robert Cerda, 29, who was killed.
A solemn white cross marks the spot where he was found shot to death on Blecker Street in northwest Houston. Three years later, his mother still doesn’t know what happened.