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Bombshell Dropped in Pregnant Texas Teen’s Murder Case

2025-11-06 Entertainment
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Charges Dropped Against Myrta Romanos in San Antonio Triple Homicide Cover-Up

Discover the procedural twist that freed Myrta Romanos after two years in jail and learn why this dismissal is not a declaration of innocence but a critical moment for the prosecution strategy in the highly charged Soto/Guerra murder case.

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  • Charges against Myrta Romanos, accused of aiding in the disposal of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra, and their unborn baby, were dismissed without prejudice.
  • The dismissal occurred because the judge denied the state’s request to postpone the trial amid a major crime lab evidence backlog.
  • Romanos is now free, but prosecutors retain the explicit right to refile the charges against her at any point within the applicable statute of limitations.
  • Christopher Preciado, the alleged shooter, remains charged and is slated for trial next year, claiming self-defense.

This segment details the immediate outcome of Myrta Romanos’s scheduled trial date: charges were dismissed after the judge refused to grant a continuance requested by the prosecution. Legal analyst Anthony Aso explains the judiciary’s move to enforce speedy trial rights versus the challenges posed by slow forensic analysis in major metropolitan labs. This outcome means Romanos walks free, but the central murder investigation is far from over.

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Myrta Romanos, the stepmother of accused killer Christopher Preciado, had all charges dropped in connection with the brutal murders of expectant mom Savanah Soto, her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn baby. Prosecutors had sought to delay her trial due to a backlog at the crime lab analyzing the alleged murder weapon, but the judge denied the request and dismissed the case. While Romanos walked free after nearly two years in jail, prosecutors can still refile charges against her in the future. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case. Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/thecase to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Host: Chris Stewart Editor: Curtis Lee-Tai Hosang #Texas #Investigation #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@JD29903 2025-11-07

Texas is getting crazier by the day.

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@cdelane3335 2025-11-07

Yes they can refile. It's probably what they intend on doing soon as they get the evidence back from the crime lab.

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@97Trinity 2025-11-09

I always wondered what happened to this case!!! Thank you for the update.

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@ConstanceWilliams-c4h 2025-11-08

4:03 you forgot to mention something very important. The truck driver talked then got a towel from a passenger in truck, wiped the car before parking it.

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@wrenl2944 2025-11-09

BS!!! I’m from Texas and this angers me! I prayed for this Mom & baby. This female needs to be behind bars!!!!

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@LorriSimpleGirl 2025-11-08

The mom needs to agree to testify against her husband and son! Take the deal lady😊

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@LawAndCrime 2025-11-06

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@BettyMagargle 2025-11-19

That judge had no right to let her go ...she was there and had a hand into killing that unborn baby his mom and dad ....where is full justice ?? Pray the victims get full justice!!!

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@michaelp7617 2025-11-15

This is why people hate our “justice system” and despise judges. Absolutely disgusting.

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@LoveFlowers1 2025-11-09

Wow .😮 These judges are ridiculous

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