Missing Pregnant Teen and Boyfriend in Texas Found Dead in Car, Police Investigating
In a tragic development, San Antonio Police have found two bodies in a car, believed to be 18-year-old Savannah Soto, a pregnant teen missing since December 22, and her boyfriend. Both bodies had gunshot wounds, intensifying the gravity of the case.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus informed reporters that the identities of the bodies couldn't be confirmed immediately. The San Antonio Police Department is awaiting the results of the medical examiner's investigation to determine the cause of death and confirm the victims' identities.
Lt. Michelle Ramos of the San Antonio Police highlighted the severity of the case, stating it has been categorized as "Capital Murder due to the death of an unborn child." This development underscores the potential legal implications of the case, given the involvement of an unborn child.
The bodies were discovered in a parked car near an apartment complex, with police estimating they could have been there for three to four days. The situation has been described by Chief McManus as "very, very perplexing," adding a layer of complexity to the investigation.
Savannah Soto was nine months pregnant and had missed a crucial medical appointment when her family reported her missing. The Leon Valley Police Department issued an alert for her disappearance, last seen in Leon Valley's 6000 block of Grissom Road. The car, a grey Kia Optima, mentioned in the alert, matches the description of the vehicle in which the bodies were found.
The Leon Valley Police Department has released a statement acknowledging the likelihood that Savannah Soto's body has been discovered. The San Antonio Police will take over the investigation due to the location of the crime scene within their jurisdiction.
As the investigation continues, authorities aim to unravel the circumstances leading to these tragic deaths. The community and the families involved await answers and justice in this harrowing case.
