Pregnant Teen Slay Case Rocks San Antonio Court As Jury Hunt Begins

Jury selection is set to kick off Monday in Bexar County for Christopher Preciado, the man accused in the December 2023 killings of 18-year-old pregnant Savanah Soto, her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn child. For both families, the start of the trial is a long-awaited turning point after more than a year of investigation, delays, and shifting co-defendant roles.

Charges and courtroom calendar

Preciado faces multiple capital murder counts, including allegations involving more than one victim and the killing of a child under 10, according to KENS 5. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, in Judge Jennifer Peña’s courtroom and is expected to run through the week. Defense attorneys had previously pushed for a delay, arguing…..

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