Elizabeth “Liz” Barraza’s family gathered at Burroughs Park on Thursday for the dedication of a memorial bench, a tribute to her life and a reminder that her unsolved murder still demands answers.
A new chapter in honoring victims of violent crime has begun in Harris County, as officials unveiled the first memorial bench in the We Remember Memorial Project—a tribute to Liz, who was murdered outside her home in 2019.
Comissioner Tom Ramsey in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Houston, will place benches in parks across Precinct 3 to serve as permanent memorials while providing victims’ families with resources and support.
Burroughs Park in Tomball held a special place in Liz’s heart. It was where she spent time with family and friends, making memories with her husband, her brother, and her beloved dachshund, Diesel. Now, it’s where loved ones will remember her, as they continue to seek justice.
“This is a place of peace for us when we’re struggling, when we’re trying to find what’s necessary to go forward. This is where I come,” said Liz’s father, Bob Nuelle, standing next to his daughter’s newly dedicated bench.
The We Remember Memorial Project aims to create spaces where families can grieve, reflect, and find solace. Each bench will feature a QR code linked to Crime Stoppers of Houston, offering resources and information on unsolved cases.
As benches are installed throughout Precinct 3, officials hope to raise awareness for families still seeking justice—like the Nuelle family, who remain hopeful that someone will come forward with information about Liz’s murder.
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“We will never stop preserving your legacy. We will never stop helping people. We will never stop getting the message out that if you’re affected by a murder, there are resources, there are people that can help you,” Nuelle said.
A $50,000 reward remains in place for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online.