Law enforcement in San Antonio, Texas, announced the arrest of a father and son in connection with the tragic deaths of 18-year-old Savanah Soto, a pregnant teenager, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra. The lifeless bodies of the young couple were discovered in a Kia Optima parked in an apartment complex last week, sending shockwaves through the community.
**Suspects in Custody**
Christopher Preciado, 19, and his father, 53-year-old Ramon Preciado, were apprehended by the police. Christopher is set to face charges of capital murder, while his father is expected to be charged with abuse of a corpse. Sergeant Washington Moscoso, addressing the media late Wednesday night, revealed that additional charges might be filed as the investigation unfolds.
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**Gruesome Discovery**
The grim discovery of Soto and Guerra’s bodies occurred just days after the expectant mother’s scheduled induction. Critical evidence obtained from Soto’s cellphone, found at the crime scene, led the police to the suspects’ vehicle through surveillance footage, ultimately resulting in the arrests.
**Possible Motive Emerges**
Moscoso suggested that the motive behind the double homicide might be linked to a narcotics deal gone awry. Notably, the father was not present during the murders but was allegedly contacted after the incident occurred. The police are exploring potential charges related to the death of Soto’s unborn child and will consult with the district attorney to determine the course of action.
**Arrest and Release of Booking Photos**
As the father and son were escorted to police vehicles in front of the media, their booking photos were released. However, it remained unclear whether either of them had legal representation at that time.
**Details from Initial Police Report**
The initial police report indicated the discovery of the bodies of an 18-year-old full-term pregnant woman and a 22-year-old man, believed to be Soto and Guerra, in the Kia Optima last Tuesday. Tragically, the unborn child was also found deceased in the vehicle, which had been parked at the location for several days, according to authorities. The medical examiner identified the victims as Soto and Guerra, both of whom had suffered gunshot wounds.
**Police Appeal for Information**
To expedite the investigation, the police released footage featuring two persons of interest associated with the case — one driving the victims’ Kia Optima, and the other seen in a dark-colored pickup truck.
**Alert Issued for Missing Teen**
Savanah Soto, 18, had last been seen on December 22 in Leon Valley, prompting the Texas Department of Public Safety to issue a clear Alert. This particular alert is used to aid law enforcement in locating individuals in imminent danger or those involuntarily missing.
**Concerns Raised by Family**
Adding to the tragedy, it was revealed that the pregnant teen had surpassed her delivery date, causing significant concern among her family members after missing a crucial medical appointment, as stated by the Leon Valley Police Department. The community now grapples with the aftermath of a heinous crime that has left them in shock and mourning.
