Texas Teen Murder Case: Charges Dropped Against Accused Accomplice Myrta Romanos

Dismissal of Charges Against Myrta Romanos

• 🎯 Myrta Romanos, the stepmother of the man accused of murdering Savanah Soto, her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn child, had all charges against her dropped.
• ⚖️ Romanos, arrested in January 2024, faced charges including tampering with a human corpse and abuse of a corpse.
• ⏱️ Her trial was set to begin with jury selection, but the prosecution requested a delay due to a backlog at the crime lab analyzing the alleged murder weapon.
• ❌ The judge denied the prosecution's request for a continuance, leading to the dismissal of the charges against Romanos.

Background of the Brutal Murders

• 💔 The case involves the deaths of 18-year-old Savannah Soto, her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn son, Fabian, who were found shot to death in a car on December 26, 2023.
• 🚗 Savannah and Matthew had been reported missing on December 23, 2023, just days before Savannah was scheduled to be induced.
• 📱 A key piece of evidence, Savannah's cell phone, helped detectives locate the suspect vehicle and identify Christopher Preciado as a suspect.
• 🌿 Police allege the murders stemmed from a dispute over a marijuana deal.

Legal Proceedings and Future Implications

• ❓ While the charges were dropped, this does not mean Myrta Romanos is innocent; prosecutors can refile charges against her in the future.
• ⏳ The statute of limitations for refiling charges in her case is likely around 5 years in Texas, as she was not charged with murder itself.
• 🔑 Christopher Preciado, accused of the murders, is still facing charges and is slated to go to trial in February 2026, claiming self-defense.
• ⚖️ The judge's decision to deny the continuance highlights the defendant's right to a speedy trial, especially after being in custody for nearly two years.
• 🔍 Law enforcement is likely to monitor Romanos closely, and she must