A Texas couple, Yudith Matthews and Abram Mendez, faced a two-month ordeal to evict a contractor-turned-squatter from their new home in San Antonio. Despite repeated calls to the police, they claimed law enforcement treated them as wrongdoers, leaving them feeling powerless and financially drained with an estimated $17,000 in damages and legal fees. The squatter allegedly vandalized the property, endangered their safety, and refused to leave. After multiple court appearances and a writ of possession, they finally secured the home. The couple criticized the legal system and police for allegedly prioritizing squatters’ rights over homeowners’ rights, even when safety was jeopardized. Their story highlights the challenges faced by homeowners in dealing with squatters and the need for stronger laws to protect property owners.