A somber scene unfolded as family and friends gathered to pay tribute to Savannah Kriger and her 3-year-old son Kaiden at Tom Slick Park, where their bodies were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds to the head. While the Bexar County medical examiner has ruled Kaiden's death a homicide, the investigation into Savannah's cause of death continues. Amid the vigil's grief, surrounded by mementos and memories, Savannah's mother staunchly refuted allegations suggesting her daughter was responsible, according to a report by Express News.
"She's not what they're putting her out to be. She did not do this. I want justice for my daughter," she declared at the vigil as told to Express News, conjuring images of a past where a young Savannah, filled with determination, sold pencils for gas money. Friends and co-workers echoed these sentiments, recalling Savannah's generosity and kindness, emphasizing that the woman they knew could not have committed such an act. Having bought a co-worker his first uniform and extending care in times of personal crisis, Savannah's giving nature was remembered by those she touched, denoting a stark contrast to the portrait being painted by authorities as reported by Express News.
The tragedy has put a spotlight on the young mother's life leading up to the devastating outcome. Just days before the grisly discovery, Kriger filed for divorce and sought a protective order against her husband, alleging a history of abuse. An Amber Alert was issued after deputies found "concerning evidence" at Kriger's home, and her vehicle was later found abandoned at the park. A sheriff's deputy reportedly discovered the gun near her body, as detailed by KSAT.
Complicating the narrative are court documents indicating that Kriger was due for a custody hearing the very day the bodies were discovered. Adding to the tensions, the husband's statements to the court hinted at Kriger's possible mental instability, claiming she had expressed suicidal thoughts and had vandalized the home they once shared. These confounding layers are contributing to a complex investigation that has rattled the local community and ignited a fervor for truth amongst Kriger's loved ones, as pointed out by Express News.
The vigil ended with a poignant moment as "Scars in Heaven" played, sending Savannah's mother into tears while friends and family rallied around her in support. In a gesture reflecting Savannah's spirit, the stuffed toys and animals brought in their memory would be donated to the local battered women’s shelter, told by the grieving mother to Express News.
