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Texas mother charged with capital murder after children found dead in burned car, police detail latest evidence
Politics
Published on 16 May 2026
Police say surveillance and statements suggest sole responsibility
San Antonio Police say officers responded to a reported vehicle fire behind a warehouse early Friday morning and found two young children dead inside the burned car. The children, believed to be ages five and seven, were discovered in Richland Hills on the west side after a passerby noticed the flames. Police identified the suspect as Marlene Vidal, 34, of Edinburg, and charged her with capital murder. Investigators are interviewing family members and others, noting indications of mental health issues but no confirmed motive.
- San Antonio Police responded to a burning car report behind a warehouse
- The children found dead inside the vehicle are believed to be five and seven
- Marlene Vidal, 34, of Edinburg, was charged with capital murder
- Officers confirmed the children were deceased only after the fire was extinguished
- Investigators are interviewing family members and checking surveillance and evidence
- Authorities cite signs of mental health issues, but no clear motive yet
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