A Horrific Betrayal
On September 27th, 2024, the life of Teresa DeJesus Cruz Rubio, a “beloved” Arizona teacher, was brutally taken by the one person she trusted the most — her own son, Alejandro David Gonzalez.
Gruesome Discovery by Loving Family
Cruz Rubio, a 49-year-old teacher at Southwest Key Programs, had been in contact with her sister throughout the day, confirming she would attend a family gathering — unaware that it was actually a surprise birthday party. However, when the victim never showed up, her concerned relatives went to her Glendale apartment, only to make a horrifying discovery.
Cruz Rubio’s headless body was found inside the apartment she shared with her 25-year-old son, Alejandro Gonzalez. The family had to call a locksmith to gain access to the home, where they uncovered a “very gruesome, bloody scene.”
Allegations Against the Felon Son
Authorities reported that Cruz Rubio had picked up her son from jail just 24 hours earlier, after he had served another felony sentence. Gonzalez is accused of stealing his mother’s burgundy GMC Yukon SUV and fleeing the area after the brutal murder.
Gonzalez admitted to police that he had stabbed his mother and then decapitated her. He also claimed that a second suspect, a Black man he had been using methamphetamines with, was involved in the crime. However, police have not found any evidence to support this claim, and the investigation is ongoing.
Heartbreak and Trauma for the Community
“It’s absolutely horrific,” said Glendale Police Sgt. Bryan Hoskin. “It’s horrific to the family who had to endure this, it’s horrific to the officers who had to go and see this.”
The Glendale Police Media Relations Manager, Jose Santiago, emphasized the need to apprehend Gonzalez quickly, stating, “When you have situations like this, all our officers get involved, try and get this person off the street as quickly as they can, and because the last thing they want is to see another family victimized.”
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