AUSTIN, Texas — Accused Texas serial killer Raul Meza Jr.'s status hearing has been reset to January.
Meza appeared in a Travis County courtroom on Monday, where a judge told him the discovery phase of his case is still ongoing as the state continues to review evidence. His court date was reset for Jan. 17, 2024.
Meza didn't say a word during the hearing.
"I think that's a boldface coward," said Christina Fultz. "He couldn't even look up at us or anyone in the in the room."
Fultz is the daughter of Gloria Lofton, who was killed in 2019. Police said Meza didn't confess to her murder until this year. There for support where other families who said Meza ruined their lives.
"They're here in unison to support and show support for these cases and, you know, let this man know that he's not going to get away with this," said Fultz.
Authorities said Meza confessed to killing Jesse Fraga in Pflugerville earlier this year.
Meza has also reportedly admitted to a double murder in San Antonio, but authorities have not released any details about that investigation.
Meza was convicted of murdering 8-year-old Kendra Page in the 1980s but only served about 12 years in prison before being released for good behavior.
In a press conference earlier this year, police said they believe Meza is responsible for more than 10 deaths.
Meza's defense attorney, Russ Hunt Jr., did not say if Meza was remorseful but did say that Meza is trying to stay out of prison.
"He obviously doesn't want to be incarcerated," said Hunt. "That's not any place anyone would want to be, and so he is trying to figure out what his best options are at this point."
Hunt said it's too early to talk plea deals, but if they do go to trial, it would only happen next year or later.
Lofton's daughter said she and other family members of the victims want to see this go to trial.
"No plea deal and definitely the death penalty," said Lofton. "This man's been ruining generations of lives for decades. So we're going to hopefully make it stop soon."
Fultz said they will attend every court hearing until justice is served.