06/12/2024
HOUSTON - Police say just nine days after Jason Meinelt was free on a personal recognizance bond, or get out of jail free card, he murdered his girlfriend at a motel on FM 1960 West.
Judging by his criminal history, Meinelt has a violent temper.
According to court documents, Meinelt broke the window and threw the TV, a microwave, and air conditioning unit.
Even with his criminal history, Meinelt was granted a PR bond or get out of jail free card. Court records indicate he didn't even have to appear before a magistrate in Probable Cause Court.
On December 8, just days after Meinelt was released on the PR bond, police say he murdered 50-year-old Jessica Perry at a motel at 4210 FM 1960 West.
That was the day Meinelt was supposed to appear back in court.