Lizbeth Medina investigation : “Lizbeth Medina, Texas Cheerleader, Found Dead in Bathtub: Mother Discovers 16-Year-Old Daughter’s Body”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : 16-Year-Old Texas Cheerleader Found Dead in Bathtub, Investigation Ongoing

Lizbeth Medina, a 16-year-old cheerleader from Texas, was tragically discovered dead in her apartment bathtub by her mother, Jacqueline Medina. The devastating incident occurred on Tuesday, December 5, when Lizbeth failed to show up for the Christmas Parade. The police have not yet released any additional information regarding the case, including the cause of death.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified. Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Lizbeth’s death. The community is left shocked and grieving as they await answers.

In response to the heartbreaking loss, Lizbeth’s aunt, Ana Medina, launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover the expenses for the funeral and memorial. The post on the fundraising page emphasizes that Lizbeth was the only child of Jacqueline, who is now inconsolable. Ana Medina expressed the pain her sister is going through, stating, “Any mother would understand the pain she’s going through.”

Jacqueline Medina arrived home at the Cottonwood Apartments at 7 pm on Tuesday, desperately searching for her daughter. To her horror, she discovered Lizbeth unresponsive in the bathtub. Lizbeth, a cheerleader at Edna High School, had been looking forward to participating in the Christmas parade with her cheer squad.

According to KHOU-11, Jacqueline described the scene as the worst possible way a mother could find her child. She believes that Lizbeth was murdered in cold blood, saying, “It should have been a great day because she was involved in the Christmas parade. She was going to be with the cheer squad.”

The devastated mother added, “I lost it. She was my world, my everything… Everything I do was for her. Someone dared to go in and just rip my daughter away from me, it just kills me. I just want answers to why they would do this to an amazing little girl who would never hurt anyone, wouldn’t dare to hurt anyone.”

The GoFundMe fundraiser has received an outpouring of support, with $12,402 of the $20,000 goal already raised. Ana Medina, Lizbeth’s aunt, expressed the family’s gratitude for the donations but mentioned that they still lack information about the tragic murder. They are hoping for answers to bring closure to this devastating loss.

Authorities have classified Lizbeth Medina’s death as a murder but have not disclosed the reasons behind this conclusion. The case remains under investigation, with law enforcement agencies working tirelessly to gather all the necessary details. Edna Police Chief Rick Boone announced on Facebook that they have increased police patrols in the area following the alleged murder.

In a recent update on Facebook, the Edna Police Department identified a person of interest and provided a description of a vehicle potentially linked to the crime. They urge anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to contact the Edna Police Department at 361-782-6522 or Crime Stoppers at 361-552-2274.

Ana Medina shared some background information about Lizbeth, revealing that she was born when Jacqueline was only 16 years old. Lizbeth grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska, before the family moved to Edna approximately a year ago.

The community is mourning the loss of a vibrant young girl, and the search for justice continues. As the investigation unfolds, friends, family, and the community at large are hoping for answers that will bring closure to this tragic event..