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 (Sa…

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 thequestion is, did he? Show Notes - https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/03/11/san-an…

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-16…

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-out…

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 http…

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 - Article…

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-maki…

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-m…

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-fata…

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.co…

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 & Ruthlesshttps://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/10/i-hope-you-get-tortured-dude-family-of-…

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 & Ruthlesshttps:/…

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…

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/…

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 deathand 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-kille…

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-cha…

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/edwinhttps://spec…

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://casela…

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.htmhttps://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Officer-s-killer-is-put-to-death-223945…

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://murd…

Pearl Brewery founder Otto Koehler was dead by the hands of his mistress who befriended his other mistress whom was hired to take care of his invalid wife. Yeah, there’s a lot to unpack. Show Notes - https://yoursascene.com/september-2016/the-three-emmas/https://www.sanantoniomag.com/the-girl-with-the-pearl-beering/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/…

19 years old, the whole world in front of him. Making a name for himself in the underground SA Rap Scene. Tommy Garcia Jr was led to his death in a botched robbery in San Antonio's own Lovers Lane Killing. Show Notes - San Antonio "lovers' lane" killer set to die Wednesday by APhttps://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/san-antonio-lovers-lane-killer-s…

This week's story makes one rethink the act of lending a helping hand. Or at least maybe not to a complete stranger anyway.Anne's open heart and generosity became her downfall in what can only be described as an insensible act. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-5th-circuit/1221922.htmlhttps://cleverjourneys.com/2020/09/30/the-murder-of-anne-walsh-43-y…

13 and 12 year old cousins Sarah Gonzales and Priscilla Almares were also best friends and excited for a Christmas party the night they ran across a monster who took them away. Although never forgotten they would always be missed by those who loved them so. Part 2 of our story will see the end of a predator who slipped through the cracks. Show note…

Rosa Maria Rosado was a hard working mother, daughter and unfortunate victim of a broken system of violent offenders. The senseless taking of her life was not the story she wrote for herself but was ultimately the one to bring down the endless violence of a predator and possible serial killer.What should have never happened to her along with others…

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