Prosecutors present social media, jewelry evidence in San Antonio murder trial

Jurors hear testimony on social media messages and jewelry as the high-profile case moves toward closing arguments

Mar. 25, 2026 at 10:36am

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Jurors in San Antonio are hearing detailed testimony in the capital murder trial of Christopher Preciado, accused in the 2023 killings of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra and their unborn child. Prosecutors are focusing on social media and jewelry evidence, while the defense challenges the lack of eyewitnesses and direct forensic proof as the case moves toward expected closing arguments.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing role of digital evidence, such as social media messages, in shaping high-profile criminal trials. The prosecution's focus on these types of digital trails reflects how technology is increasingly playing a central part in both criminal investigations and courtroom proceedings.

The details

Prosecutors have presented jurors with detailed testimony about social media messages and jewelry evidence that they say link Christopher Preciado to the 2023 killings of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra and their unborn child. The defense, however, has challenged the lack of eyewitnesses and direct forensic proof connecting Preciado to the crimes.

  • The capital murder trial of Christopher Preciado began in March 2026.
  • Closing arguments in the trial are expected on Thursday.

The players

Christopher Preciado

The 45-year-old man accused of capital murder in the 2023 killings of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra and their unborn child.

Savanah Soto

One of the victims killed in the 2023 incident.

Matthew Guerra

One of the victims killed in the 2023 incident, and the unborn child's father.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing role of digital evidence, such as social media messages, in shaping high-profile criminal trials. The prosecution's focus on these types of digital trails reflects how technology is increasingly playing a central part in both criminal investigations and courtroom proceedings.