Rachel Delarosa, 29 and from Houston, Texas, was shot and killed on December 11, 2017. She was found dead in Missouri City; her boyfriend, Robert Cerda, was found shot to death in northwest Houston. The couple had been on a date at Connie’s restaurant in the Spring Branch area earlier that evening and were captured on gas-station surveillance walking into a store together around 7 p.m., reportedly joking and playing around.

Investigators determined both victims were shot with the same gun. Witnesses said Robert was killed in Spring Branch at a hair salon on Long Point and that Josue Casco, who had a prior conflict with Robert, was involved in that shooting. Casco then allegedly took Rachel to Missouri City and shot her. Herbert James Simon, who was on parole at the time, was also charged in connection with the killings. A tip from a member of the public helped break the case open.

Simon has been sentenced to two life sentences, and in 2022 charges were filed against Casco for capital murder and against Simon for murder. Families say they feel some relief but still seek closure; a $15,000 reward remains available for information. If anyone knew Rachel or Robert, or has information about their movements that night, please come forward.