Not that you're not already on your normal daily alert, but this animal already killed three in our neck of the woods since Friday.

http://abc13.com/houston-area-...crime-spree/3773068/

Jose Gilberto Rodriguez still at large as Houston area on edge after deadly crime spree

Monday, July 16, 2018 11:16PM

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A parolee who was released from prison last year has been identified as the suspect in a violent crime spree around the Houston area that left two women and a man dead.

Jose Gilberto Rodriguez, 46, is the suspect in three murders, the latest of which happened at a Mattress One store Monday afternoon along the North Freeway near Crosstimbers.

In a joint news conference Monday evening, Houston police and the Harris County Sheriff's Office linked Rodriguez to the Mattress One murder, the murder of a female worker Saturday at the Mattress Firm near Willowbrook Mall, and the killing of a 62-year-old widow in Cypress last Friday.

Both agencies also connected Rodriguez to an armed home invasion on July 9 and the shooting and robbery of a METRO Lift driver earlier Monday. The driver is expected to recover.

Authorities said Rodriguez may be driving a dark Nissan Sentra that was taken from the Mattress One scene. It has a Texas license plate of KPD 2805.

Rodriguez is considered armed and "extremely" dangerous, according to HPD Chief Art Acevedo.

Authorities described Rodriguez as about 5'9" in height and between 150 and 160 pounds. He has brown eyes and a bald or shaved head.

Rodriguez has numerous tattoos on both arms, both sides of his neck, and on the top of his head.

Eyewitness News learned Rodriguez has convictions for burglary, attempted aggravated sex abuse, auto theft, and criminal trespassing, all since 1989. He is a registered sex offender.

Last September, Rodriguez made parole and was released from prison. In a startling revelation, police believe Rodriguez had cut off an ankle monitor that had been tracking his movements.

Last Saturday, a store manager found the body of Allie Barrow between two mattresses at the Mattress Firm on FM-1960.

Last Friday, 62-year-old Pamela Johnson was found dead in her home. Authorities say the woman's vehicle was seen being driven by a man shortly after.

Authorities urge anyone who encounters Rodriguez to not take any action. They instead urge people to call Harris County homicide detectives at 713-274-9100 or Houston police at 713-308-8888.

Tips are also being taken by Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and/or charging of Rodriguez.

The folks who sit on the parole board and decide whether or not to let evil predators back onto the streets to kill more folks? They should be responsible for any crimes committed by the inmates they set free.

I believe the police nabbed this guy just this morning.

Dirtbag was apprehended 6.5 miles south of me in Cypress, TX. Another lesson in why to carry AT ALL TIMES even when you're walking around your house. These dirtbags may not live among you, but they can be in your midst at any given time for no good reason.

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Originally posted by synthplayer:
The folks who sit on the parole board and decide whether or not to let evil predators back onto the streets to kill more folks? They should be responsible for any crimes committed by the inmates they set free.

Better yet they should house those predators in their homes with their families. Not willing? Then why release them into society?

Suspect wanted in deadly crime spree captured in northwest Harris County

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Authorities in northwest Harris County have captured Jose Gilberto Rodriguez, the suspect wanted in connection to three murders in the Houston area, according to deputies on the scene.