‘Our hearts are crushed’: Hannah Rapp’s violent death sparks outpouring of grief
Summary
Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old US boxer, died after being struck by a car while cycling in Navasota, Texas. The driver, Charles Medina, was charged with manslaughter and remains in jail as the investigation continues.Key Facts
- Hannah Rapp was a professional boxer who recently fought for a world title.
- Rapp was cycling with her boyfriend on 18 July when a car driven by Charles Medina hit her.
- Medina initially sped past them, then reversed his car and struck Rapp with enough force to break the rear windshield.
- Police found Rapp unresponsive and she later died at the hospital.
- Medina claimed he didn’t see Rapp before hitting her and thought the couple was signaling him, but this was contradicted by evidence like skid marks and vehicle damage.
- Medina has a history of arrests related to dangerous behavior, including firearm misuse and reckless driving.
- He is held on a $250,000 bond and faces 2 to 20 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter.
- A petition called "Justice for Hannah Rapp" has over 3,300 signatures, asking Texas lawmakers to toughen bond rules for defendants with violent driving records.
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