In a chilling turn of events, San Antonio police are seeking the help of the public to identify two individuals captured on surveillance footage near the location where the bodies of a pregnant teenager and her boyfriend were discovered. The victims, 18-year-old Savannah Soto and 22-year-old Matthew Garrow, were found dead inside a car on Tuesday, both victims of gunshot wounds.
The authorities were particularly struck by two aspects revealed in the surveillance video. Firstly, the footage was taken several days prior to the discovery of the bodies, indicating a concerning timeline. The police suspect that the victims may have been in the location where they were found for several days before being discovered. Additionally, the car seen in the video, a silver Kia Optima, is believed to belong to Matthew Garrow.
Analyzing the video, law enforcement officials observed a dark-colored Chevy Silverado pickup truck pulling up alongside the silver Kia Optima, with both drivers interacting. The video quality is less than optimal, being distant and lacking in detail. However, the police have identified a potential piece of significance: it appears as though the driver of the pickup truck wipes down the side of the Kia Optima, although further investigation is required to confirm this suspicion.
While these two individuals captured in the footage are considered persons of interest, the police have refrained from labeling them as suspects at this time. The case remains complex with numerous unanswered questions.
Examining the timeline leading up to the tragic discovery, it is known that Savannah Soto was last seen on December 22nd. The teenager, who was nine months pregnant, failed to attend a crucial prenatal appointment on December 23rd, causing great concern for her family. Consequently, they promptly reported her missing to local authorities. The bodies of Savannah Soto and Matthew Garrow were eventually found on December 26th.
One crucial piece of information that has greatly impacted the investigation is that Matthew Garrow's cause of death was a contact gunshot wound to the head. This finding, indicating that the firearm was placed directly against his temple, has led police to consider multiple possibilities as they handle the case as a potential capital murder.
While the possibility of a murder-suicide exists, law enforcement currently does not believe this to be the case unless new information surfaces. The official determination will ultimately rest with the medical examiner's report.
San Antonio police are urging the public to come forward with any information that may aid in their investigation. The search for answers continues as authorities diligently work to find justice for the victims and their devastated families.
