True Crime San Antonio

After our unexpected break, TCSA is back! This week's story is one that many San Antonians are familiar with, maybe not the victim himself, but the gang, street and gun violence I'm sure. The tragedy of a drive-by shooting that ended the life of 4 year old Raymundo Manuel Diaz and the aftermath. Show Notes - Newspaper articles from 1993 to 1997 (San Antonio Express-News) https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourth-court-of-appeals/1998/6717.html. https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourth-court-of-appeals/1999/6785.html. Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless - Contact us - IG @truecrimesanantonio, TrueCrimeSanAntonio@gmail.com, send a voice message and you might be featured on the show https://anchor.fm/true-crime-san-antonio/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

This week's story is about the day San Antonio was attacked. The day one man tried to destroy a beloved day with an attack on unsuspecting bystanders and policemen on the streets of San Antonio. He single handedly tried to change San Antonio with his violence but the question is, did he? Show Notes - https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/03/11/san-antonio-school-says-elementary-teacher-killed-in-parking-lot-outside-home/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/03/25/jury-deliberating-in-capital-murder-trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-woman-in-1987/ https://texashillcountry.com/fiesta-sniper-1979-battle-flowers-parade/ https://www.mysanantonio.com/fiesta/article/The-day-madness-went-on-parade-5427968.php#photo-4479433 https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/04/28/survivor-of-1979-battle-of-flowers-parade-shooting-creates-controversial-fiesta-medal/ Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless - Contact us - IG @truecrimesanantonio, TrueCrimeSanAntonio@gmail.com, send a voice message and you might be featured on the show https://anchor.fm/true-crime-san-antonio/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

Emma "Straight Eight" Oliver was one of the deadliest women to ever live in San Antonio, and she didn't use poison either. If you ever crossed Emma or her blade, chances are you were gonna end up on the wrong side of that Straight Eight. Show Notes - https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Michael-Echaniz-medical-center-apartment-shooting-16995426.php https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/03/16/sapd-identifies-officers-who-fatally-shot-kevin-johnson-in-west-side-neighborhood/ https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth399093/m1/1/ https://murderpedia.org/female.O/o/oliver-emma.htm Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless - Contact us - IG @truecrimesanantonio, TrueCrimeSanAntonio@gmail.com, send a voice message and you might be featured on the show https://anchor.fm/true-crime-san-antonio/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

Lauren Bump had chosen to give her time and life to giving back and helping those who needed it until she went for a run and never came home. Question is, how do we justify this kind of tragedy? Well, we can't justify it. Only hope for justice. Show Notes - https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/02/20/man-arrested-after-2-people-found-shot-killed-outside-of-his-nw-side-apartment-chief-mcmanus-says/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/03/04/san-antonio-man-arrested-in-mexico-for-killing-ex-girlfriend-in-2019-us-marshals-say/ In Pursuit with John Walsh - Season 3 Episode 2 - Twisted Mysteries https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/03/05/san-antonio-girl-murdered-in-1988-will-soon-have-west-side-street-named-after-her/ https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/slideshow/9-things-to-know-about-the-Lauren-Bump-case-124204.php https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Friends-runners-shaken-by-park-slaying-5112819.php#photo-5678798 https://www.ksat.com/news/2016/01/25/trial-begins-with-warning-for-man-accused-of-killing-jogger/ https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Father-testifies-about-discovering-his-daughter-6785150.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/Witness-who-found-jogger-s-bloody-body-on-trail-6790246.php#photo-9311397 https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/Trial-resumes-in-slaying-of-runner-at-San-Antonio-6787324.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/Bautista-guilty-of-murder-in-stabbing-death-of-6800786.php https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourth-court-of-appeals/2017/04-16-00071-cr.html Lauren's Blog - http://labump.blogspot.com/ Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless - Contact us - IG @truecrimesanantonio, TrueCrimeSanAntonio@gmail.com, send a voice message and you might be featured on the show https://anchor.fm/true-crime-san-antonio/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

A bright, beautiful light extinguished. Deliza Bullard was beautiful inside and out and her heart was even bigger. Her life was taken and left questions unanswered by the one person who could have answered them? Show notes - Articles from the San Antonio Express-News by Josh Baugh, Elaine Ayo and Graeme Zielinski from 2007-2008. Blog post from https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/tag/deliza-bullard/ - Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless - Contact us - IG @truecrimesanantonio, TrueCrimeSanAntonio@gmail.com, send a voice message and you might be featured on the show https://anchor.fm/true-crime-san-antonio/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

Today we have the story of two teen-aged friends in Eric Anderson and Christian Maldonado whose lives were taken by someone for no apparent reason. The case would take a few years to be solved, even creating an urban legend in the process but would ultimately find its resolve giving hope to the closure for other cases. Show Notes - Sources - Articles from the San Antonio Express-News by Adolfo Pesquera, Dan Alder, Cindy Ramos, Brenda Rodriguez, Christopher Anderson, Jaime Castillo, Daniel J. Vargas, Bill Hendricks, Chris Williams, Karisa King, Adolfo Pesquera from 1996 to 2000. Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

What drives a person to murder? Fear is a driving force and one that stands at the front of this story. The bludgeoning murder of 75 year old Jayne Hays turned cold case would be solved 16 years later by DNA. Forcing her murderer to face her biggest fear yet. Show Notes - https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/02/04/sapd-man-ran-over-woman-after-making-her-and-child-get-out-of-car/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/02/09/teen-charged-with-fatal-shooting-of-driver-who-stopped-to-help-him-sapd-says/ https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-woman-86-in-jail-after-parole-on-a-6406959.php https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/thirteenth-court-of-appeals/2008/17274.html - Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

The young, driven and talented Asante Contreras was killed by a man who fell through the cracks of our bail bond system and left a family without their beloved son, brother and friend. How many times can someone attempt to evade arrest and still make bond? Show Notes - https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/02/03/my-grandchildren-are-left-without-a-mother-san-antonio-woman-devastated-after-learning-about-daughters-killing/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/02/03/my-grandchildren-are-left-without-a-mother-san-antonio-woman-devastated-after-learning-about-daughters-killing/ https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/03/02/suspect-idd-in-deputy-involved-shooting-at-rv-park-on-far-west-side/ https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/03/03/he-was-out-to-kill-somebody-man-recalls-deputy-involved-shooting-outside-his-rv/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/05/06/man-charged-with-murder-in-wrong-way-crash-was-fugitive-in-attempted-capital-murder-of-bexar-county-deputy-da-says/ https://news.uthscsa.edu/emergency-health-sciences-student-killed-in-car-crash/ https://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/03/texas-bail-legislation-abbott/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/12/17/san-antonio-man-who-killed-college-student-in-wrong-way-crash-sentenced-to-60-years-in-prison/ Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

Season 2 premiere of TCSA features the ill motivated deaths of Carolina and Erik Prado at the hands of a diveat who had no regard for life. Question is; can you ever truly trust someone you just met? Show Notes - https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m1/martinez-david.htm https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/01/25/sapd-makes-arrest-in-connection-with-fatal-shooting-at-mlk-day-celebration/ https://www.ksat.com/topic/Lina_Khil/ SAPD Lina Kihl tip line (210)207-7660. Music by Sarah Cleary @sarahcleary, Just José @allonplayz, Robin Mars @roroefski, Gadfly @gadfly and intro music by Real and Ruthless @realnruthless --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

Season Finale. Today we finish the story of baby King Jay. Part 2 dives into the family background, the protection of King Jay's siblings, and the fate of those responsible for baby King Jay's death. If you haven't listened to part 1, then go back and listen so as to not miss anything. Show Notes - Intro music by Real & Ruthless https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/23/san-antonio-woman-facing-18-count-indictment-for-child-abuse-of-three-children-das-office-says/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/17/san-antonio-boy-walks-again-after-being-shot-in-spinal-cord-during-drive-by-shooting/ https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Baby-King-Jay-s-death-is-tearing-us-13594826.php#photo-16862078 https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/02/09/video-shows-king-jays-grandmother-her-niece-buying-cigarettes-groceries-after-staged-kidnapping/ https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/I-m-so-hurt-by-my-actions-King-Jay-s-13625452.php#photo-16862081 https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/That-s-my-blood-San-Antonio-man-claims-13720842.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/King-Jay-relative-says-accused-grandmother-the-13922733.php#:~:text=Monday%2C%20June%203%2C%202019%20%2D,scheme%20following%20the%20child's%20death. https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/06/29/christopher-davila-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison-in-king-jay-case/ https://casetext.com/case/ex-parte-davila-2010 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

This week's episode features the tragic death of baby King Jay, adopted as San Antonio's baby. The cover-up, lies, deception and family ties would unravel and make for a sad truth for some. We don't get to choose our family. Show Notes - Intro music by Real & Ruthless https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/10/i-hope-you-get-tortured-dude-family-of-boy-beaten-to-death-speaks-during-convicted-killers-sentencing/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/12/san-antonio-man-indicted-in-connection-with-triple-shooting-that-left-2-dead-1-injured/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/18/sapd-searching-for-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-2-girls/ SAPD’s Special Victims Unit (210) 207-2313. Reference Case # SAPD 21205979 https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/Family-of-missing-S-A-baby-slam-SAPD-as-13512444.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/SAPD-Chief-Tale-of-kidnapped-boy-made-up-to-13515618.php#taboola-10 https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/SAPD-identifies-woman-who-allegedly-helped-stage-13516714.php#photo-16738969 https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Asked-where-missing-San-Antonio-child-is-13522361.php#photo-16744997 https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/Court-records-expose-how-family-allegedly-covered-13526593.php#taboola-22 https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Family-gathers-to-mourn-baby-King-Jay-at-13584226.php#photo-16867018 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

This week's story features the infamous Bexar County Jail Escapee George Cordova, dubbed "Spiderman." After the brutal and unfortunate killing of Joey Hernandez, the wanted fugitive would go on to cause more pain. The lives lost and changed because of his actions got us thinking about the what ifs. Show Notes - Intro music by Real & Ruthless https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/29/after-6-years-capital-murder-trial-begins-in-strangling-death-of-beloved-san-antonio-heb-employee/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/08/im-still-here-and-im-alive-survivor-of-alamo-quarry-market-shooting-shares-story-of-survival/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/05/man-faces-difficult-recovery-in-hospital-after-he-was-nearly-killed-by-hit-and-run-driver/ https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c1/cordova-george.htm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

This week's story features a young pastor who preyed upon the young lives he was meant to look after and mentor. It features lies, deception, and a blind eye from leadership ending with the death of 17 year old Stephanie Sanchez. Being in a role of power and responsibility is a privilege some shouldn't have. Show Notes - https://caselaw.findlaw.com/tx-court-of-criminal-appeals/1527377.html https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Former-youth-minister-convicted-of-murdering-8552889.php https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Jury-hears-testimony-in-unborn-child-murder-trial-8663715.php https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/stephanie-sanchez-murder-12122005-san-antonio-tx-17-year-old-girl-stabbed-to-death-by-her-youth-pastor-father-of-her-unborn-child-he-is-convicted-and-now-sentenced-to-lwop/ https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Former-death-row-inmate-agrees-to-life-without-1347539.php https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2012/mar/15/death-sentence-reversed-due-to-accidental-perjury-by-texas-prison-investigator/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

This week's story features the vicious crimes of a lost young man before ending with the fatal shooting of 53-year-old store owner Hasmukh "Hash" Patel. Even after being sent to death row, Hash's son fought for clemency for his father's killer. Could you forgive the man who killed your dad and then ask mercy for his life? https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/28/two-nisd-schools-on-modified-lockdown-after-shooting-reported-on-west-side/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/27/jury-deliberations-begin-after-louis-benevento-testifies-in-his-murder-trial/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/20/andre-mcdonald-murder-trial-set-to-begin-on-nov-8/ https://murderpedia.org/male.Y/y/young-christopher-anthony.htm https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Faith-leaders-in-San-Antonio-call-for-new-trial-13063779.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-killer-on-death-row-denied-clemency-13073347.php#taboola-3 https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-man-executed-for-murder-robbery-13083419.php#photo-15881955 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

This week's story is about 2 young lives taken way too early and the reason for it can only be speculated. The tragedy wouldnt end there as it would result in another death and multiple lives changed forever. Would you kill to defend the honor of your buddy's girl. https://www.ksat.com/news/2015/10/01/father-pleads-for-help-after-daughter-shot-killed/ https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/Gunmen-opens-fire-inside-apartment-killing-man-6537936.php https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-death-penalty-case-ends-in-mistrial-13052128.php https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/07/10/plea-agreement-allows-convicted-killer-to-avoid-death-penalty/# https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/13/tow-truck-driver-trying-to-repossess-a-car-shoots-man-who-confronts-him-sapd-says/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/14/police-standoff-on-nw-side-ends-with-suspect-fatally-shooting-himself-police-chief-says/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/18/teenager-killed-in-east-side-shooting-identified/ https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-allegedly-setting-his-apartment-on-fire-san-antonio-police-say Cover Art Mural by: Shek Vega and Nik Soup. https://losotrosmurals.com/ If you would like to contribute to Sara Silva’s family you can contact her brother (David Silva) at ds1987759@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

This week's story is about a family or rather a father and son who were struggling in their cohabitation and their violent tempers led to murder. Show Notes - https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/14/man-sought-in-shooting-that-left-his-girlfriend-dead-another-woman-injured-on-north-side/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/10/man-arrested-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-fatal-stabbing-sapd-says/ https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sapd-asking-for-public-help-in-identifying-person-of-interest-in-murder-case/273-f86ab22b-0c93-41f2-863f-e86084f1b8dd https://casetext.com/case/lopinto-v-state National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb The Hotline can be accessed via the nationwide number 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224 or (206) 518-9361 (Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers). The Hotline provides service referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability (including deaf and hard of hearing). Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through telephonic interpreter services. Cover Art Mural by: Shek Vega and Nik Soup. https://losotrosmurals.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

How long do you punish a child for something they did when they were 12. What if it was murder? The story of Curtis Edwards' murder is tragic in more ways than one. Show Notes - https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-prisoner/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/edwin-debrow-released/ https://www.pbs.org/filmfestival/films/edwin https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/san-antonio/news/2019/10/02/nearly-30-years-after-murder-conviction-man-begins-quest-for-new-life MCover Art Mural by: Shek Vega and Nik Soup. https://losotrosmurals.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

The amazing life Viola Barrios led and the children she practically had to raise by herself all while running an authentic and thriving restaurant made her the model of success for a Latina restaurateur but late in life she met an unfortunate end by someone she would have helped if only asked. Show Notes - https://www.violasheart.org/ https://caselaw.findlaw.com/tx-court-of-appeals/1578511.html https://sanantonioreport.org/a-decade-after-her-murder-viola-barrios-children-advance-her-legacy/ https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/barrios-viola-botello https://www.expressnews.com/150years/people/article/Viola-Barrios-overcame-tragedy-to-create-beloved-6414043.php#photo-8382978 https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Man-convicted-in-San-Antonio-restaurateur-s-murder-1712615.php https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Prosecutors-Texas-teen-used-arrow-to-kill-woman-9250397.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/slideshows/news/article/Joe-Estrada-Jr-s-Path-to-Life-in-Prison-792558.php#photo-411908 https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Barrios-killing-isn-t-first-crime-18-year-old-is-868525.php Cover Art Mural by: Shek Vega and Nik Soup. https://losotrosmurals.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

Officer Hector Garza laid down his life to help a young domestic abuse victim in Jessica Garcia. When they talk about heroes and a cops cop. They mean Officers like Hector Garza. - Show Notes https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g1/garcia-frank-martinez-photos.htm https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Officer-s-killer-is-put-to-death-2239452.php https://www.odmp.org/officer/15683-patrolman-hector-garza https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/09/15/man-set-fire-in-bedroom-left-house-with-bedridden-grandmother-inside-investigators-say/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/09/23/body-found-in-comal-county-could-be-missing-san-antonio-woman-crystal-garcia-police-say/ https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/man-arrested-charged-in-1993-death-of-san-antonio-teen/273-18192f91-aebd-4d2d-8e8c-3e43e465eb75 Cover Art Mural by: Shek Vega and Nik Soup. https://losotrosmurals.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support

This week's episode is one that must be told. If you've noticed my episodes are named after the people who were the victims of these stories. Then you should understand that this week features the victim and his alleged killer who claimed his innocence and even had one victim vindicate him of the crime he was executed for. Show Notes - https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c1/cantu-ruben-montoya.htm https://www.cnn.com/2015/08/07/us/death-row-stories-ruben-cantu/index.html https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/It-s-still-emotional-for-me-Bexar-County-15095624.php#photo-19116093 https://www.cjonline.com/article/20091114/NEWS/311149783 https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Did-Texas-execute-an-innocent-man-1559704.php https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/09/09/homeowner-left-suspected-would-be-cop-killers-bloodied-bexar-county-sheriff-says/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/09/12/trial-could-begin-for-man-accused-of-committing-capital-murder-over-30-years-ago/ Cover Art Mural by: Shek Vega and Nik Soup. https://losotrosmurals.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/true-crime-san-antonio/support