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A San Antonio woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for exploiting elderly relatives in multiple fraud schemes involving vehicle purchases.
This week, Judge Benjamin Robertson of the 226th District Court handed down the sentence to Cassandra Alonzo after she was found guilty of fraud and exploitation of the elderly in two separate incidents.
According to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, Alonzo, in February 2025, used her 87-year-old grandmother’s identification to purchase a vehicle from Volkswagen of Alamo Heights. Investigators said she submitted a credit application online and later completed the purchase in person using a falsified temporary ID with her grandmother’s information. Dealership employees recognized the fraud, repossessed the vehicle, and found Alonzo’s real ID inside. Her identity was later confirmed by an acquaintance.
The investigation also revealed that Alonzo was already under indictment for a similar crime in 2024, when she used an 82-year-old woman’s information to buy a vehicle from Gunn Honda.
Judge Robertson denied Alonzo’s request for probation and sentenced her to eight years in prison for both cases.
Assistant Criminal District Attorney Hunter Morris from the Public Integrity and Civil Rights Division led the prosecution, with support from Victim Advocate Myra Martinez and Investigator Jesse Castillo. The San Antonio Police Department’s Financial Crimes and Covert Response Units also assisted in the investigation.
“It’s our mission to continue the important work of protecting our seniors,” said Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales. “We must remain vigilant. Too often, criminals believe they can prey on older adults, but our seniors are strong, aware, and resilient. If you suspect someone is being taken advantage of, speak up and seek help — together, we can stop these crimes before they cause further harm.”
