Elizabeth Zavala
S.A. Express-News
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Bexar DA hires Pete Gallego to be director of communications
The longtime state senator, former U.S. congressman and ex-Sul Ross president began the new job in February. → Read More
San Antonio man who shot Good Samaritan sentenced
Surveillance video and witness statements led police to Leopoldo Mora, 37. A jury convicted and sentenced him for murder. → Read More
Murder charge dropped in San Antonio toddler’s drive-by death
Todd Anthony Hill was among a group of five charged with murder in the shooting of De’Earlvion Whitley, known as “Little Earl,” as he played with his brother. → Read More
Murder charge dropped in San Antonio for one of five accused of killing 4-year-old in 2017 drive-by
Todd Anthony Hill was among a group of five charged with murder in the shooting of... → Read More
Backyard burial made the case cold, but San Antonio man gets prison for killing wife in 1999
Dedra Salinas was reported missing in 1999. Her body was found in her back yard in 2006.... → Read More
32 years after verdict, S.A. man cleared of indecency charge
A court of appeals threw out the conviction of Melvin George Quinney Jr., 74, ruling he was innocent of the indecency with a child charge. → Read More
Andre McDonald gets 5 more years added to prison sentence
A jury found McDonald, 43, not guilty of murder, agreeing with defense arguments that he recklessly killed his wife while defending himself during a fight in th → Read More
‘Not guilty’ — judge who flew pride flag in her courtroom is cleared of wrongdoing
Bexar County Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez has been cleared of disciplinary sanctions for... → Read More
Andre McDonald convicted of manslaughter, not murder
The jury deliberating a verdict in the murder trial of Andre McDonald sent a note to the state District Judge to alert him that it was deadlocked. → Read More
Andre McDonald's own testimony used against him in closing arguments
Charged with killing San Antonio businesswoman Andreen McDonald, her husband faces up to life in prison. → Read More
Andre McDonald takes stand, describes how he killed his wife
Air Force Maj. Andre McDonald said his wife, Andreen, insulted his mother and called him a gay slur in Jamaican Creole. → Read More
Andreen McDonald died of ‘blunt-force trauma,’ likely from a hammer
‘Focused impact’ on Andreen McDonald’s bones is evidence of homicidal trauma, jury hears in the murder trial of her husband, Andre McDonald. → Read More
Prosecutors unload evidence against Andre McDonald
McDonald was 40 when he was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence, four months before her remains were found six miles from their upscale home. → Read More
San Antonio murder trial video shows Maj. Andre McDonald, already under surveillance, buying a gun
A San Antonio jury saw photos of Andreen McDonald's remains during Wednesday's hearing in the Air Force major's murder trial. → Read More
San Antonio murder trial: Andre McDonald admitted stomping wife to death
Maj. Andre McDonald told his in-laws he killed Andreen McDonald but didn't intend to. → Read More
Video of Andre McDonald’s arrest at gun store won’t be shown at his murder trial
The jury also can’t know about a shopping list — ax, hatchet, gas cans — taken from... → Read More
Andreen McDonald's mother confirms she was having an affair
The jury was absent as prosecutors and defense attorneys argued over which evidence state District Judge Frank J. Castro will allow the panel to hear at Air Force Maj. Andre McDonald’s murder trial. → Read More
Jurors seated for Andre McDonald murder trial in San Antonio
Andreen McDonald was reported missing in February 2019. Her burned body was found in July on a ranch east of Camp Bullis. → Read More
What was Ex-Bexar constable sentenced for?
A jury decided Michelle Barrientes Vela had altered cash records while under investigation. The sentence was partly based on her actions against employees. → Read More
End in sight: Judge says she will sentence former Bexar constable Michelle Barrientes Vela this week
The punishment phase continued Tuesday for Michelle Barrientes Vela, convicted in September, on tampering with evidence charges. → Read More