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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of capital murder in a triple homicide case involving a young couple and their unborn child.
Christopher Preciado was convicted following a trial that lasted more than a week and a half. On March 26, 2026, Judge Jennifer Peña of the 290th District Court formally sentenced him to life without parole for the deaths of Matthew Guerra, Savanah Soto, and their unborn baby, Fabian.
According to prosecutors, the killings occurred in December 2023 when Preciado arranged to meet Guerra and Soto for what authorities described as an apparent drug-related encounter. During the meeting, Preciado shot and killed both victims while they were seated in their vehicle.
Prosecutors said Preciado later enlisted his parents to help dispose of the bodies at a nearby apartment complex.
During the trial, the State presented testimony from more than 30 witnesses and introduced evidence that included the recovery of the murder weapon from Preciado’s home. Investigators also determined the firearm belonged to Ramon, contradicting Preciado’s claim that Guerra had brought the weapon.
Additional evidence included Instagram messages and posts in which Preciado allegedly attempted to trade items belonging to Guerra, including rings, for car parts. Prosecutors also presented a social media post in which Preciado stated that Guerra was unarmed at the time of the shooting, further undermining his claim of self-defense.
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Melissa Alban, Ross Lewis, and Richard Guerra led the prosecution, with support from victim advocates and investigators.
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said the conviction reflects the work of investigators and prosecutors and acknowledges the impact of the case on the victims’ families.
Authorities said the sentence ensures Preciado will remain in prison for the rest of his life.
