New details have emerged in the investigation of the brutal murders of expectant parents Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra in San Antonio. The trio, Christopher Preciado, his father Ramon Preciado, and Myrta Romanos, have been charged in connection with the killings. Investigators allege that Christopher Preciado, 20, fatally shot Soto and Guerra during a drug deal on December 21, 2023.
According to court documents, a combination of cellphone data, Google Maps, and surveillance footage ultimately led authorities to the Preciado family’s home on Charlie Chan Drive. On December 21, Soto and Guerra had gone to Preciado’s home for a marijuana transaction. During the meeting, Preciado claimed a struggle ensued when Guerra allegedly pointed a gun at him. Preciado claimed he accidentally shot Soto, and then, in self-defense, shot Guerra.
However, evidence revealed inconsistencies in Preciado’s story. Investigators found both victims had been shot in the head at a location different from where their bodies were found. Guerra’s body was found in the backseat of his car with his pants down, while Soto’s body was in the front seat. A search warrant also revealed that both victims had been transported in Guerra’s Kia Optima to an apartment complex parking lot, where their bodies were abandoned.
Phone records showed that Soto and Guerra had recently searched “Charlie Chan Dr.,” not far from the apartment. Additionally, a search warrant revealed that the Preciados’ home contained the weapon used in the murders. Ramon Preciado confessed to helping his son cover up the crime, and surveillance footage later placed Romanos at the scene, contradicting her initial denial.
Both Ramon and Myrta Romanos have faced bond hearings, with Romanos’ bond set at $600,000. She has expressed difficulty in raising funds for bail, citing the sale of their home as a challenge. Her attorney stated that she is currently in administrative segregation due to her alleged involvement. Ramon Preciado remains in custody on a $450,000 bond.
Christopher Preciado faces a combined $2 million bond and has not requested a bond reduction. The case is still under investigation, and evidence exchanges are expected to continue in the coming year, with no trial dates set as of yet.