SENTENCED

Savanah Soto Murder — San Antonio

Convicted March 26 — pregnant teen and her boyfriend found shot in car
Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra
Victims
Roberto Dion Lagow
Suspect
San Antonio, TX
Location
Dec 17, 2022
Incident Date
7/10
Viral Intensity
Savanah Soto, 18 and eight months pregnant, and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra were found fatally shot inside a car in San Antonio in December 2022. The case drew national attention. A suspect was convicted on March 26, 2026 and awaits formal sentencing.
Weapon
Firearm (gunshot)
Charges
Capital murder (2 counts)
Victim Ages
18 (Soto, 8 months pregnant), 20 (Guerra)
Jurisdiction
Bexar County, Texas
Sentence Possible
Death penalty or life without parole
Savanah Soto case: Sentencing phase begins for convicted killer
KSAT 12 TV/Video Apr 1, 2026
The sentencing phase is now underway in San Antonio for the man convicted of killing pregnant Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra.
Family speaks out after Savanah Soto murder conviction: 'We finally have justice'
People Magazine Online Mar 27, 2026
The family of Savanah Soto broke their silence after Thursday's guilty verdict, calling the conviction a step toward justice for Savanah and her unborn child.
Conviction reached in murder of pregnant teen Savanah Soto
San Antonio Express-News Online Mar 26, 2026
A Bexar County jury convicted the defendant Thursday in the capital murders of 18-year-old Savanah Soto and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra.
Dec 17, 2022
Savanah Soto, 18, and Matthew Guerra found shot dead inside a car in San Antonio, TX
Dec 2022
Investigation begins; national media coverage due to Soto being 8 months pregnant
Jan 2023
Arrest made in connection with the double homicide
2023–2025
Trial proceedings and pretrial hearings
Mar 26, 2026
Convicted on capital murder charges
Apr–May 2026
Sentencing phase ongoing
TBD 2026
Formal sentencing hearing