San Antonio, Texas – A 17-year-old female student was tragically found dead after she went missing while out on a walk with a male friend. Kaitlin Hernandez’s naked body was discovered in a drainage ditch under a bridge, just half a mile away from her home. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, shortly after she was reported missing.
According to reports, Hernandez’s parents reported her missing on Tuesday night around 11:30 p.m. after she failed to return home from her walk with the male friend, whose identity remains undisclosed. The chilling discovery of the teenager’s phone in a ditch prompted a concerned individual to contact the authorities.
The investigation carried out by the San Antonio Police Department led them to uncover Hernandez’s jacket and, eventually, her lifeless body in the drainage ditch on Oak Dell Drive. It was around 12:30 a.m. when her tragedy was revealed.
Eyewitnesses have shared crucial details about the night Hernandez went missing. One neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, recalled seeing two males near the ditch, with a female voice heard shouting shortly after. The neighbor described the atmosphere turning silent thereafter.
Law enforcement has taken the male friend, last seen with Hernandez, into custody for questioning. They are also actively searching for a second individual as they work towards unraveling the circumstances that led to the young girl’s untimely death. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Angie, Hernandez’s grief-stricken mother, expressed the family’s anguish and urged authorities to find justice for her daughter. A GoFundMe campaign has been established by the family to help cover funeral expenses, with donations pouring in to support the devastated family during their time of mourning.
Hernandez is remembered as a loving older sister to her younger siblings, who cherished their time together. The family’s heartache has gripped the community, and tributes continue to pour in.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, with authorities determined to uncover the truth surrounding Kaitlin Hernandez’s death.