Provided by CrimeStoppersDemetrius Cruz Demetrius “Meech” Cruz was terrified. The 15-year-old called his aunt, Michelle Cruz, moments before his death early on the morning of Dec. 15, 2012, to tell her he and his cousin were being chased by suspects who bumped their car and wanted to kill them. The threat came from some guys in a white car who were bent on killing him and his 18-year-old cousin who was at the wheel.