Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Lydia Mendoza death by force case profile photo

Lydia Mendoza

Case from Waco, TX dated May 01, 2022

Victim Details

Lydia Mendoza

Female

Waco

TX

2022-05-01

29

Lydia

Mendoza

07/29/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Lydia Mendoza, a 29-year-old woman from Waco, Texas, tragically passed away on May 1, 2022. She was killed in a shooting incident while in her car with her cousin, who was seriously injured. Lydia's two young children were also in the car but were not physically hurt. The incident occurred when Lydia and her cousin went to pick up a large amount of money from Lydia's ex-husband's friend. As they arrived at the location on Morrow Avenue, a man named Oscar Thomas Lopez got out of a second car, ope ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Lydia Mendoza, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • https://www.kwtx.com: Waco Police identify woman shot, killed overnight; shooter at large
  • WacoTrib.com: Police seek suspect in North Waco double shooting that left one dead
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I’ve been following Lydia Mendoza’s case closely and just can’t stop thinking about how devast... ...Read More
    09/02/2023
    I recently came across some details that really struck a chord with me regarding Lydia Mendoza's tra... ...Read More
    05/03/2023
    I'm really disturbed and saddened by what happened to Lydia Mendoza. My heart goes out to her kids, ... ...Read More
    04/30/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Lydia Mendoza

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Waco, Texas

    Michael Ray Brooks death by force case in Waco, TX

    Michael Ray Brooks

    Death: May 19, 2020
    Michael Ray Brooks Jr., a 19-year-old male from Waco, Texas, tragically lost his life on May 19, 202 0 ...Read More
    Samantha Dragoo death by force case in Waco, TX

    Samantha Dragoo

    Death: Nov 03, 2019
    On November 3, 2019, Samantha Dragoo, a 30-year-old woman, was tragically shot and killed in Waco, T ...Read More
    Sakyra Young death by force case in Waco, TX

    Sakyra Young

    Death: Aug 14, 2020
    Sakyra Young, a 21-year-old African American woman from Waco, Texas, tragically lost her life on Aug u ...Read More
    Zillyana Nalaia Thornton death by force case in Waco, TX

    Zillyana Nalaia Thornton

    Death: May 11, 2022
    Zillyana Nalaia Thornton, a 22-month-old girl from Waco, Texas, tragically died on May 11, 2022, aft f ...Read More
    Valencia Joshua death by force case in Waco, TX

    Valencia Joshua

    Death: Feb 24, 1992
    Valencia Kay Joshua, a 22-year-old African American woman, was tragically murdered on February 24, 1 ...Read More
    Sherrell Carter death by force case in Waco, TX

    Sherrell Carter

    Death: Feb 03, 2019
    Sherrell Carter, a 26-year-old woman from Waco, Texas, tragically lost her life on February 3, 2019. 9 ...Read More
    Ada Reynolds death by force case in Waco, TX

    Ada Reynolds

    Death: Apr 05, 2023
    On April 5, 2023, the body of 26-year-old Amanda Rose Reynolds was discovered in Robinson, Texas. He H ...Read More