Juvenile arrested for murder after 17-year-old Texas girl found dead in ditch

14 days ago

San Antonio news, Texas news.

Authorities in San Antonio, Texas arrested a juvenile in connection to the gruesome murder of a teen girl nearly two months ago.

Little information was released about the suspect who was described as being under 17 years old.

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  • DNA evidence linked the suspect to the death of 17-year-old Kaitlin Elizabeth Hernandez whose strangled body was found in a ditch.

    The girl left her home to go for a walk with a neighbor when she was murdered. Her family said that she knew her alleged killer for about a couple of years adding that he never appeared violent to them.

    Kaitlin, who aspired to become a veterinarian, was described as a smart, loving, and caring girl.