3 People Arrested in Connection With Murders of Pregnant Teen Savanah Soto and Her Boyfriend
The tragic case of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra, the young couple who were brutally killed while expecting their first child, has taken a new turn. According to the latest reports, the police have arrested three suspects in relation to the double homicide that shocked the community.
The police launched a massive investigation to find the killers and the motive behind the senseless crime. They followed several leads and interviewed dozens of witnesses, but the case remained unsolved for weeks. The families of the victims pleaded for justice and offered a reward for any information that could help crack the case.
Three individuals have now been arrested in connection with the murder of the pregnant 18-year-old and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, 22, who were found dead in a car on Dec. 26 with gunshot wounds.
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More than a week after 19-year-old Christopher Preciado and his father Ramon Preciado, 53, were taken into custody in connection with the murders, Myrta Romanos, Christopher's stepmother, has been arrested. San Antonio police have charged Myrta, 47, who was arrested Jan. 17, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse and altering, destroying or concealing evidence of a human corpse while announcing her arrest.
In the early hours of Jan. 4, Christopher and Ramon were arrested by San Antonio police. NBC News reported at the time that Christopher was charged at the time with capital murder while his father was charged with abuse of a corpse for allegedly helping to move the bodies. As of Jan. 18, both father and son have been charged with of a corpse and altering, destroying or concealing evidence of a human corpse.
News has reached out to Christopher's attorney for comment but has not heard back. A lawyer listed for Ramon says he no longer represents him, and his current legal representation remains unclear. A Fearless News has also attempted to reach legal representation for Myrta but has been unable to locate an attorney at this time.
Lt. Michelle Ramos shared, according to ABC News, that surveillance footage allegedly depicted Myrta leaving the family's home in black truck on the night of the murders and then returning with Christopher and Ramon in the vehicle.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus also reportedly shared, as per ABC, that they recovered a firearm in the Preciado's home, which was believed to be the murder weapon, which Myrta reportedly has now claimed as belonging to her.
In a news conference on Jan. 4, following the arrests of Christopher and Ramon. News reported that detectives believed the deaths to be related to a "narcotics deal that went bad."
Savanah's family first alerted police on Dec. 24 that the Texas teen was missing after she missed a medical appointment to induce labor the previous day. Leon Valley Police issued a CLEAR Alert for Savanah on Christmas day, which included details about the 2013 gray Kia Optima she was believed to be using.
As per police, Savanah's body was found alongside Matthew's two days later in that car parked at an apartment complex in northwest San Antonio. An individual had recognized the car and alerted Soto's family, who then contacted law enforcement. It was believed by police Savanah and Matthew been dead for three or four days at the time their bodies were found.
"She was a good girl, she didn't deserve to die this way, especially with her baby," Savanah's grandmother Rachel Soto told CBS local affiliate KENS in Dec. 26. "He was an innocent child, nobody deserved this."
The suspects are currently being held in custody and are facing charges of capital murder. If convicted, they could face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. The families of Savanah and Matthew expressed their relief and gratitude to the police for their hard work and dedication. They said that they hope these suspects will be brought to justice and that they will never hurt anyone else again.
They were described by their loved ones as kind, caring and fun-loving people who had bright futures ahead of them. Their deaths have left a huge void in their families and friends, who are still struggling to cope with the loss.
May they rest in peace.
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