San Antonio, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded in San Antonio, Texas, where authorities uncovered the heartbreaking details of a suspected murder-suicide involving a mother and her 3-year-old son. The bodies of Savannah Kriger, 32, and her son Kaiden Kriger were found lifeless in a drainage ditch near Tom Slick Park on March 19, following an Amber Alert issued for the young boy.
According to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, the medical examiner’s office determined that Savannah Kriger’s death was a suicide, while Kaiden’s death was ruled a homicide, both resulting from gunshot wounds. Sheriff Salazar revealed a sequence of events leading up to the tragic outcome, shedding light on the distressing circumstances surrounding the case.
On March 18, Kriger abruptly left work early and reportedly went to her ex-husband’s residence, where she allegedly caused damage to his belongings. After leaving her ex-husband’s home, she returned to her own residence, where she engaged in unsettling behavior, including firing shots at wedding photos. Following these events, Kriger picked up Kaiden from daycare and made a chilling FaceTime call to her ex-husband, indicating ominous intentions.
Despite attempts to reach her ex-husband multiple times, Kriger ultimately recorded a video showing herself and young Kaiden before their tragic demise, guiding the child to bid farewell to his father. The bodies of Kriger and her son were found almost a day later, after an extensive search initiated by a welfare check request. Investigative efforts revealed that they had likely been deceased for several hours before their discovery.
Salazar disclosed that a gun found near Kriger at the scene was linked to shell casings found at her residence, further pointing to the disturbing premeditation behind the incident. The sheriff also highlighted an ongoing custody battle between Kriger and her ex-husband regarding Kaiden, indicating a court hearing scheduled for the same day the bodies were found.
The devastating turn of events left a community in mourning, as details of the tragedy continue to emerge, highlighting the complexity and tragedy of the human experience. The aftermath of this heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need for support systems to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.