Career criminals roaming free is a problem even in deep-red Texas

Published July 21, 2026 3:12pm ET



Even in Texas, career criminals are allowed to roam free up to the point that they kill someone, proving that there needs to be a nationwide crackdown on crime to counter the national attitude shift toward criminal justice reform around 2018.

Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old rising featherweight boxer, was killed while cycling with her boyfriend on Saturday. According to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Charles Medina sped by the couple in his truck, nearly hitting them. After Rapp’s boyfriend raised his arms and yelled at Medina, the driver allegedly slammed on his brakes and accelerated in reverse toward the couple, striking and killing Rapp, authorities said.

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