DALLAS, TX – In a tragic turn of events, Dallas police are delving into the murder of a 30-year-old woman found dead in an apartment near Forest Lane and U.S. Highway 75. The victim, identified as Olivia Rodriguez, was discovered with multiple stab wounds, leading to the arrest of 33-year-old Terry Montréal Sam, who now faces charges of murder.
The victim’s mother, Judy Garza, expressed her frustration with the Dallas Police Department, stating that she had attempted to reach out to them for over a week after suspecting something was amiss. Garza had become worried when Rodriguez failed to contact her family, particularly missing her daughter’s birthday on May 27, an occasion she never overlooked.
Garza’s concerns were heightened when she recalled her last interaction with Rodriguez. During a visit, she left a package for her daughter containing a phone case and the address where Rodriguez was eventually found. This address was linked to Sam, the man now accused of her murder.
On Monday, Garza confronted Sam, urging him to meet her at the 75 West Apartments, the location tied to the crime. Upon arrival, Garza noticed a strong odor emanating from the apartment, prompting a wellness check by officers. Inside, they discovered Rodriguez’s lifeless body.
The discovery was devastating for Garza, who had just come from the funeral home when she spoke about her daughter’s condition. “Her body was badly decomposed,” she recounted with anguish. Garza expressed her desire for justice, stating, “I want him to rot in prison. He deserves to feel the same pain she felt.”
The arrest affidavit details the grim scene, with Rodriguez’s body found near the door, suggesting a desperate attempt to escape or seek help. The heart-wrenching incident has left a family in mourning and a community questioning the circumstances that led to such a tragedy.
Dallas police continue to investigate the case, piecing together the events that resulted in Rodriguez’s untimely death. As the legal process unfolds, Garza and her family hope for closure and justice for Olivia.