A decade has passed since the Christmas Eve murder of Schertz businessman Henry Gutierrez, Jr., and local law enforcement, with their federal counterparts, persist in an unwavering quest to solve the crime. As reported by FOX San Antonio, the Schertz Police Department, working in tandem with the Texas Rangers, FBI, and other agencies, has made a renewed plea for tips that could lead to an arrest and indictment in this long-standing cold case.
Found dead in his home with gunshot wounds, Gutierrez's case lingers unsolved, spurring authorities to offer a sizeable $75,000 reward for information. Chief Jim Lowery emphasized that their work is far from over, saying, "We continue to work collaboratively with our state and federal partners to eliminate any persons of interest or identify new leads." This sentiment echoes an earlier statement where Chief Lowery mentioned to KSAT that the cold case inspired the formation of Schertz's Cold Case Team.
The slain businessman, owner of Bexar Waste, was discovered by his son Miguel after missing a morning meeting. Gutierrez's SUV was located months after the homicide, parked at an apartment complex in San Marcos, marking a notable point of interest in the investigation. In May 2016, two months following the discovery of the vehicle, a sketch of a potential shooter was distributed by the Texas Rangers, yet no arrests have followed since.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to step forward as the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers offer anonymity to tipsters. Tips can be submitted by calling their tip line at 877-403-8477 (TIPS) or via their website, which Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers reassures will remain confidential. With the passage of time, the community's engagement grows ever more crucial to providing closure for a family left waiting for answers and justice.
