A man convicted in the killings of two San Antonio teenagers found shot inside an East Side motel room is set to be sentenced Wednesday, more than three years after the slayings were first reported.
Case update
As reported by KENS5, the defendant was convicted of the murders and is scheduled to appear for sentencing Wednesday in Bexar County court. According to the station, the hearing will determine the length of the prison term that follows the conviction.
How the victims were found
Housekeepers discovered two people shot to death inside a second-floor room at a Travelodge on the city's East Side, investigators said. The Express-News reported the scene was at the Travelodge in the 3800 block of North PanAm Expressway and noted that police said the victims appeared to be in their late teens to early 20s.
Where the hearing will take place
The sentencing is set before a Bexar County judge, and the county's official site lists the courthouse at 100 Dolorosa in downtown San Antonio. Bexar County identifies Paul Elizondo Tower and the county courthouse as central locations for criminal hearings.
What to watch at sentencing
At the hearing, prosecutors are expected to present aggravating evidence and victims' statements, while defense attorneys argue for mitigation before the judge imposes a term. Court filings and the judge's order after Wednesday's hearing will spell out the sentence in full, along with any restitution or additional penalties.
This story will be updated as official court records and statements from prosecutors and defense attorneys are released. The final sentence and any related motions will be confirmed in the official court filings.
