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Published on April 16, 2024
Infamous San Antonio Murder Suspects' Home Goes on Sale Amid Ongoing TrialSource: Google Street View

A house soaked in tragedy hits the market. The San Antonio residence located at 5735 Charlie Chan, once home to the suspects implicated in a chilling triple murder case, is slated to be listed for sale come Thursday, representatives from Keller Williams disclosed. The house formerly belonged to 19-year-old Christopher Preciado, his 53-year-old father Ramon Preciado, and 47-year-old stepmother Myrta Romanos—all indicted for their roles in the deaths of Savanah Soto, her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn child, Fabian. The grim tale unfurled shortly before Christmas when the couple and their unborn son were killed, FOX San Antonio reports.

Authorities charged young Preciado with capital murder involving multiple persons and a child under 10, among other offenses. Ramon Preciado faces accusations of helping to move the bodies post-mortem and tampering with evidence, while Romanos is also arraigned on charges of corpse abuse. The trio is alleged to have executed the killings before moving Soto and Guerra's remains to a gray Kia Optima parked at the Colinas at Medical Apartments, where they were discovered on December 26. Police investigation was spurred into motion after Soto was reported missing, just a day shy of her scheduled labor induction at the hospital.

A grand jury on Wednesday indicted Christopher Preciado on an additional count of capital murder for the death of the unborn child, a move that Gabriel Guerra, Matthew's father, found significant. During an emotionally laden interview with FOX San Antonio, Guerra remarked, "[With] Fabian acknowledged, that he was a person, his life was also taken that day as well. It's an important day for us. It's the beginning of the legal process. Hopefully, this is where we get our closure and justice for our loved ones." Texas law allows for murder charges to also be filed for the demise of unborn children, which adds gravity to the case against Preciado.

The distraught Guerra family, still ensnared in the web of their loss, has resolved to witness justice served. Gabriel illuminated their perseverance, stating, “Good days and bad days. We’re just trying to stay strong for each other and everyone is hurting,” The Guerra family's display of unwavering support for Fabian's recognition in the trial was palpable through signs adorned with his photo, held high for all to witness. The CLEAR Alert for Soto, issued on Christmas Day, ultimately led to the discovery of her and Matthew's bodies after a resident spotted the described vehicle, prompting further investigation.