In a grim resolve to a double homicide case that has gripped San Antonio, police have apprehended a father and son duo for their alleged roles in the deaths of a pregnant woman and her boyfriend. According to KENS 5, 19-year-old Christopher Preciado has been charged with capital murder, while his father, 53-year-old Ramon Preciado, faces a charge for abuse of a corpse. The victims, Savanah Soto, 18, and Matthew Guerra, 22, were found dead eight days ago in a car in the Medical Center area.
The murder of the young couple, occurred on Dec. 21, as reported by Fox San Antonio, occurred just before midnight, with the two individuals killed at an undisclosed location before their bodies were moved. Coming up to the births, with the labor of Soto set to be induced on Dec. 23, family members became alarmed when they lost contact with her. Following their disappearance, a CLEAR Alert was released on Christmas Day.
During the in-depth investigation, crucial evidence such as Savanah's cellphone was recovered, assisting detectives in tracking down a possible location for the suspects. Surveillance footage eventually led to the identification and arrest of the Preciados at their residence. When approached by law enforcement, Ramon Preciado exhibited no hesitation, demonstrating a readiness, knew why the police were at his door, Sgt. Washington Moscoso mentioned.
"There was a lot of misinformation out there. These two individuals were the only suspects we were looking for," Moscoso stated, dispelling rumors and speculation that had amassed online regarding the case. The Bexar County Medical Examiner confirmed that both victims died from gunshot wounds to the head, as informed by KENS 5. In an effort to stymie the swirling misinformation on social media, detectives have been meticulously piecing together the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
As the case unfolded and took a palpable turn towards resolution, members of the local community expressed both relief and dismay. The families of Soto and Guerra, when reached for comment, told KENS 5 they were thankful for the arrests, providing them at least a semblance of closure in the wake of this tragedy. Meanwhile, looking down when asked if he felt remorse while being placed in a patrol car, Ramon Preciado retorted, “Aren't you sorry for lying about what you're saying? You don't even know what's going on. You just make stuff up like always," which closely echoes the struggle for making sense of senseless violence that leaves a community grappling for answers and justice.
