A few weeks ago Rudy Araiza, who was a close friend of gay Dallas murder victim Richard Hernandez’s, voiced his frustration over continued delays in the prosecution of Hernandez’s accused killer, Seth Lawton Winder. Today, Araiza sends along word that Hernandez’s mother has passed away:
“Well I’m witting this letter to just reach out to you and inform you that it’s a terrible thing when your son’s passing is still at a point where no justice has been made for going on two years. And in your own life (Richard’s mom) you are struggling with pain, sadness, emptiness and health problems that don’t make it any easier to live with, until one day you die. Only to never really understand or find the justice you wanted for your son, yourself, friends or family, and having so much on your plate. Mary Garcia Hernandez passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 from health issues she was dealing with. I can only pray to God and thank Him for not making her suffer anymore. Now in my heart I know that although she was suffering from the loss of her oldest son, and her health, that God will bring them together in the heavens above. I pray that her family will one day come to see the light from all this tragedy that has happened within a two year time span, and that we hold together and send a prayer out to them for all their grief.”
Sincerely,
Rudy Araiza
I thank you rudy for taking the time to write such a letter . Noone has any idea how bad we seek justice . Yes it has been a long griefing time and it will never be the same for me not having my cousin & Aunt anymore here on earth . I know someday i will see them again at heavens gates. thanks again .
My prayers go out to you and your family. I pray you and your family all find peace of heart and mind in the love you have for each other.
Such a tragic story and its so Texas justice to keep putting off the trial I don’t care how crazy someone is if u do the crime u do the time he’s an adult mental illness or not he took the life of an innocent tax paying citizen for that what does he need treatment for lock his ass up and never let him out its sad that the system rode everything out and his poor mother didn’t get to see justice prevail. My heart goes out to this entire family and please keep me up to date on the case I’d like to celebrate the day they put his ass away. Peace be with the family and God Bless you all
Thank you for the kind words, I will continue to write and keep you guys posted. I’m thinking about starting a Richard Hernandez Justice site for the support and help of all his Friends, that through today haven’t forgotten him. In my Life I have a crusade to make everyone aware of what people with illnesses like the one Seth Winder has. I had a dream about Richard the other day, and for what it’s worth he told me that he is still alive in my heart and to not forget him, and to let his friends and family know. It might sound “Crazy” but I know it was him!
My thoughts are with u guys.
Have they made any progress? I hope all is well with the family and friends of Richard.