Harris County · November 3, 2026
VIolent criminals keep getting out on bond.
Even after murder.
Police make the arrest. But Democratic judges keep sending violent offenders back to the street — and Houston families have paid the price.
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Christian Lezama
Father of Christian Lezama "Baby Chris," 19
407
murders recorded in Harris County in 2025
15,378
aggravated assaults reported by Houston police in 2025
162
homicide cases since 2021 involving defendants out on bond
The Families
A judge’s decision can Take a Moment. For families left behind, it Can last forever.
Thousands of Houstonians have lost a loved one at the hands of a violent offender let out of jail by a judge. Here are some of their stories.
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Chuck Cook
Son of Rosalie Cook, 80
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Jazmen Steele
Sister of Layla Steele, 24
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Stephany Abdelmalak
Sister of Daniel Abdelmalak, 25
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Christian Lezama
Father of Christian Lezama, 19
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Cassie Daniel
Best friend of Marietta Allison
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Ann Vasquez
Mother of Anthony Perla
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Leticia Ybarra
Mother of Jessica Perez
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Tonya Olson
Grandmother of Samuel Olson, 6
Every case is different. The pattern is painfully familiar: a record of violence, another release on bond, and another family left to grieve.
“If you told me violent criminals would get out on $100 bonds, I would have said you are crazy.”
Art Acevedo, then Houston Police Chief · November 2020
When you vote, finish the job.
Judicial races are easy to skip. The Democratic judges in them are the reason this keeps happening. Finish your ballot. Vote Republican for judge.
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