San Antonio parents accused of abusing, murdering 10-year-old adopted child
(Source: San Antonio Police Department)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - A San Antonio couple was arrested Wednesday on capital murder charges in connection with the death of their 10-year-old adopted child, authorities said.
Capital Murder Charges Filed
What we know:
Jonathan Miranda, 34, and Christina Miranda, 32, were taken into custody at a home in the 5600 Block of Cielo Ranch on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.
The arrest follows a week-long investigation that began after the child, whose name has not been released, was found unresponsive late last Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at the home where the couple served as his guardians.
Homicide detectives found "obvious signs of significant trauma" on the child’s body, according to a police statement. Further investigation by the Medical Examiner’s office and detectives determined the injuries were consistent with "continuous trauma" over a period of approximately a year.
Based on the evidence gathered, police secured a warrant, and the two suspects were arrested with the assistance of the Street Crimes Unit and Homicide Detectives.
Both Jonathan and Christina Miranda are charged with capital murder.
Investigators did not release the name of the child.
The Source: Information in this article is from the San Antonio Police Department.