Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra)
Victim — Unborn Child
Died in utero on December 21, 2023, as a direct result of the fatal shooting of his mother, Savanah Soto.
OVERVIEW & LEGAL HISTORY SUMMARY
Fabian (December 2023) was the full-term unborn child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra. Soto was scheduled to undergo labor induction to deliver Fabian on December 22, 2023, at a San Antonio hospital. On December 21, 2023, Fabian perished in utero when his mother was fatally shot in the head by Christopher Ray Preciado during an armed robbery in San Antonio, Texas. Under the Texas Prenatal Protection Act, an unborn child is legally recognized as an individual at all stages of gestation. The death of Fabian formed the statutory basis for Count Two of Christopher Preciado's capital murder indictment under Texas Penal Code § 19.03(a)(8) (murder of an individual under 10 years of age). Preciado was convicted on this count on March 26, 2026.
EVENT TIMELINE
Fabian perishes in utero following the fatal shooting of his full-term pregnant mother, Savanah Soto, in San Antonio.
Grand jury indicts Christopher Preciado for capital murder of an individual under 10 years of age for Fabian's death.
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VERIFIED SOURCES
✓Judicial Analysis and Case Overview: State of Texas v. Christopher Ray Preciado
https://www.courttv.com/news/prosecutors-say-pregnant-teen-boyfriend-were-executed-and-left-covered-in-junk/
FULL VERDICT: Jurors find Christopher Preciado guilty of capital murder in 2023 case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQmsl4nodMk
Key Facts & Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra)'s current legal status?
Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra) is currently categorized as "Deceased". Died in utero on December 21, 2023, as a direct result of the fatal shooting of his mother, Savanah Soto.
Q.Where is Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra) now?
As of the last verified date (September 29, 2026), Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra)'s verified status is: Deceased. Died in utero on December 21, 2023, as a direct result of the fatal shooting of his mother, Savanah Soto.
Q.Is Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra) in prison, on bail, or released?
The verified judicial status for Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra) is "Deceased". Died in utero on December 21, 2023, as a direct result of the fatal shooting of his mother, Savanah Soto.
Q.Which primary case or trial is Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra) associated with?
Fabian (Unborn Child of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra) is documented in connection with "State of Texas v. Christopher Ray Preciado" (Capital Offenses, Murder & Homicide, Violent Crime).
Q.When was this status information last verified?
This record was last verified against official court and public registry records on September 29, 2026 with a confidence score of 100%.