Fresno Homicide Suspect Arrested in Saturday Death of Woman

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 months ago on

March 27, 2025

Timothy Goodloe, 42, has been arrested and charged with the murder of Kristina Meza, 32, who was found dead Saturday, March 22, 2025. Authorities seek additional information from the public. (Fresno PD)

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A 32-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a homicide after a medical emergency was reported early Saturday morning.

The Fresno Police Department confirmed that Kristina Meza was pronounced dead at Community Regional Medical Center. Authorities have not released the cause of death at this time.

At approximately 5:23 a.m., EMS responded to the scene at Hedges Avenue near Peach Avenue, where a 9-1-1 caller reported that a woman was in medical distress.

Meza was then transported to the hospital where she died.

Homicide detectives identified Timothy Goodloe, 42, as the suspect responsible for Meza’s death.

Detectives served a search warrant on Monday near North Peach Avenue and Olive Avenue.

A photo of the deceased victim, Kristina Meza, 32. (Fresno PD)

Goodloe was taken into custody during the operation and booked into the Fresno County Jail.

Goodloe has been charged with murder and additional special circumstances.

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Authorities are continuing to investigate the case and are seeking further information. Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact the Fresno Police Department.

Information can be shared anonymously through Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867) or directly with homicide detective R. Rockwell at (559) 621-2448 or detective M. Yee at (559) 621-2407.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.