San Antonio, Texas – A Bexar County jury has sentenced a 34-year-old San Antonio man to decades in prison after he fatally stabbed his longtime friend with a sword inside his home and then called 911 to report the killing, making disturbing statements to authorities after the attack.
Deadly Attack Inside San Antonio Home
The case centers on Joseph Aleman, who was convicted of murder for the death of Victor Ochoa, a 62-year-old friend. Prosecutors said the killing occurred on August 26, 2022, inside Aleman’s residence on Englewood Drive on San Antonio’s West Side.
According to court records, Aleman and Ochoa were together inside the home when a violent confrontation occurred. At some point, Aleman attacked Ochoa, stabbing him multiple times with a sword, inflicting fatal injuries.
Disturbing 911 Call After the Killing
After the attack, Aleman placed a call to 911, telling dispatchers that he had killed someone. Authorities later said the call included a series of bizarre and alarming statements.
Investigators reported that Aleman told police he had discovered what he referred to as the “stairway to heaven,” a remark that immediately raised concerns about his mental state at the time of the crime.
Officers Led to Victim’s Body
When officers arrived at the residence, Aleman reportedly led them into the house and directed them to Ochoa’s body. Prosecutors said the victim was found lying in a pool of blood, having suffered fatal stab wounds caused by a sword…