Tragic developments unfolded in the case of missing 18-year-old Savanah Soto, as authorities discovered the remains of two individuals in Texas on Tuesday afternoon. Soto, who was reported missing over the weekend, and her boyfriend were believed to be among the deceased. The grim discovery revealed that both individuals had gunshot wounds, according to information provided by authorities to The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office’s online death records database did not initially list the pair among the deceased on Wednesday afternoon, creating further uncertainty and emphasizing the complexity of the situation. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus addressed the media in a late Tuesday evening press conference, acknowledging the possibility of a murder but emphasizing the need for confirmation from the medical examiner regarding the identity of the bodies. He described the crime scene as “very, very perplexing” and characterized it as complex, signifying the challenges faced by investigators.
Savanah Soto was last seen in Leon Valley on Friday, a city located approximately 10 miles from downtown San Antonio. Concerns heightened when she failed to attend a scheduled doctor’s appointment. Adding to the distressing circumstances, Soto, who was nine months pregnant, was scheduled to undergo induction on the same day she went missing.
Soto’s mother, Gloria Cordova, expressed her worry in a Facebook post just days before Christmas, revealing that her daughter did not show up for the doctor’s appointment, and she was with her boyfriend. The post garnered numerous comments from family members and friends, all sharing prayers and expressing concern for Soto’s safety.
In the midst of the tragedy, a family member commented, “Dear Lord, please protect her and her baby from the evils of this world.” The devastating turn of events was reflected in the comments on Soto’s recent pictures, where she appeared radiant and joyful, celebrating her impending motherhood in a figure-hugging dress adorned with flowers.
Savanah’s grandmother, Rachel Soto, took to Facebook on Wednesday morning to acknowledge the somber reality and thank everyone for their prayers and support. She confirmed that it was “not a good morning for all of us today” and announced the heartbreaking news that her granddaughter Savanah and great-grandson Fabian had been taken home by the Lord. The family matriarch expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and assured that information about Savanah’s services would be shared in due course.
As the investigation into the tragic incident continues, the San Antonio community grapples with the loss of a young woman on the cusp of motherhood, underscoring the fragility of life and the impact of violence on individuals and their families. The search for answers and justice remains a priority for law enforcement, who face the challenging task of unraveling the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking case.