Matthew was shot and killed along with his pregnant girlfriend in late 2023. The Guerras are now pursuing justice, including a new law, Baby Fabian’s Law.
SAN ANTONIO — Saturday will mark one year since the deaths of Matthew Guerra, Savanah Soto and Baby Fabian.
It’s a story that shocked many in San Antonio and Friday afternoon, the Guerra family once again opened their hearts to share what they are feeling one year after that tragic day.
While the holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time for families, for the Guerra’s it’s a time to grieve and remember Matthew, Savanah and Baby Fabian.
“It consumes you and changes everything about you, from the moment you wake up, from the time you go to sleep,” said Gabriel Guerra, Matthew’s father.
Gabriel Guerra is the father of Matthew Guerra, and grandfather of Baby Fabian.
Friday afternoon he was joined by close friends and family at Matthew’s gravesite, to mark one year since the family was shot and killed, remembering what was taken from them.
“I should have a little one year old grandson running around, and see Matt as a first time dad,” said Guerra.
Police say the deaths were related to a drug deal.
Days after they were reported missing, their bodies were found in their car that had been hidden away at a northwest-side apartment complex.
“There’s not a day that goes by we don’t think about them or talk about them. You know, we’re going to do everything in our power for their lives to always be remembered. We’re never going to let anyone forget about them,” said Raquel Guerra, Matthew’s stepmother.
In January, police arrested Christopher Preciado, his father Ramon and his stepmother Myrta Romanos.
Christopher is the accused gunman and has been charged with capital murder, while all three have been charged with hiding their bodies.
One year later, the Guerras say their pain remains.
“You smile when you cry. You have good days and bad days. It hits you in waves,” said Guerra.
The Guerras also continue fighting for justice including the support of the death penalty for Christopher.
“It’s all on Mr. Gonzales. He is the district attorney. He has the power to get the death penalty,” said Guerra.
Next year, the Guerras also are working on a new law, called Fabian’s Law.
The law would make it easier for prosecutors to pursue charges for the murder of an unborn child, and higher bonds for murdered pregnant women.
“We had to wait for the grand jury to come, to have Fabian included in this,” said Guerra.
While the Guerras took time to grieve Friday afternoon, Gabriel took some comfort in knowing that Matthew is in heaven watching over them.
“That’s my guardian angel, my daughter’s guardian angel, and he’s looking down on us,” said Guerra.