Father-Son Arrested for Narcotic-Related Deal Gone Bad

    Christopher Preciado was charged with capital murder for his role in the shooting deaths of Savanah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra, while Ramon Preciada was charged with abuse of a corpse for helping Christopher move the bodies after the killings.
    On December 26, 2023, a father and son were arrested in connection with the deaths of Savanah Soto and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra.
    The case is being investigated as a narcotic-related deal that went bad.
    The police discovered their bodies on December 26 in an apartment complex parking lot after receiving information from a cellphone found at the scene, which led them to the suspect vehicle seen in surveillance footage.
    Father-Son Arrested for Narcotic-Related Deal Gone Bad

    On December 26, 2023, a father and son were arrested in connection with the deaths of Savanah Soto and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra. The case is being investigated as a narcotic-related deal that went bad. Christopher Preciado was charged with capital murder for his role in the shooting deaths of Savanah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra, while Ramon Preciada was charged with abuse of a corpse for helping Christopher move the bodies after the killings. The police discovered their bodies on December 26 in an apartment complex parking lot after receiving information from a cellphone found at the scene, which led them to the suspect vehicle seen in surveillance footage. According to reports, Soto was nine months pregnant and her boyfriend had just purchased narcotics when they were killed. The case is still under investigation.


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    Confidence

    100%

    No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

    Sources

    72%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Father, son arrested in connection with Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra murder case

    KSAT News Site Analysis Tool Ivan Herrera, Thursday, 04 January 2024 04:13
    • Unique Points
      • Christopher Preciado was charged with capital murder for his role in the shooting deaths of Savanah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra.
      • Ramon Preciada was charged with abuse of a corpse for helping Christopher move the bodies after the killings.
    • Accuracy
      • Savannah Soto and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra were found dead on December 26th in San Antonio.
      • Christopher Preciado was charged with capital murder for his role in the shooting deaths of Savannah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra.
    • Deception (50%)
      The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author states that Christopher Preciado is the alleged sole killer in the case when there is no evidence to support this claim. Secondly, they state that Soto and Guerra were killed on Dec. 21 before midnight but do not provide any information about what happened after their deaths or how their bodies ended up in a different location from where they were found. Thirdly, the author states that Preciado has no previous criminal history when there is no mention of this anywhere else in the article and it contradicts other statements made by police. Lastly, the article does not disclose any sources.
      • Christopher Preciado is the alleged sole killer in the case
      • Preciado has no previous criminal history when there is no mention of this anywhere else in the article and it contradicts other statements made by police.
      • Soto and Guerra were killed on Dec. 21 before midnight but do not provide any information about what happened after their deaths or how their bodies ended up in a different location from where they were found.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains several logical fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the deaths were in connection with a botched drug deal without providing any evidence or citing sources for this claim. Additionally, there are two instances of inflammatory rhetoric: 'a father and son were arrested' and 'Christopher Preciado has no previous criminal history'. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction when it states that the deaths were in connection with a botched drug deal but then later mentions that Soto was pregnant at the time of her death. Finally, there is an instance where information provided during questioning led detectives to suspects without providing any evidence or citing sources for this claim.
      • The article contains several logical fallacies.
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains a statement that the deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra were in connection with a botched drug deal. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that money played a role in their deaths.
      • The deaths were in connection with a botched drug deal,
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses a botched drug deal and abuse of a corpse which may be related to their professional affiliations with law enforcement agencies such as San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and Bexar County District Attorney's Office.
        • The article also discusses a botched drug deal which may be related to their professional affiliations with law enforcement agencies such as San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and Bexar County District Attorney's Office.
          • The article mentions that the father, Ramon Preciado, was arrested for abuse of a corpse which may be related to his professional affiliation with law enforcement agencies such as San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and Bexar County District Attorney's Office.

          72%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Arrest made in killings of pregnant Texas teen and her boyfriend, police say

          CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Melissa Alonso, Thursday, 04 January 2024 06:04
          • Unique Points
            • It appears to be a narcotic-related deal that went bad.
            • Christopher Preciado was charged with capital murder for his role in the shooting deaths of Savanah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that an arrest has been made for a capital murder case when no charges have yet been filed against Christopher Preciado and Ramon Preciado. Secondly, the article states that Savanah Soto was nine months pregnant at the time of her death but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article quotes San Antonio police Lt. Michelle Ramos stating that it appears to be a narcotic-related deal gone bad without providing any context or evidence for this statement.
            • The title implies an arrest has been made when no charges have yet been filed against Christopher Preciado and Ramon Preciado.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that San Antonio police Lt. Michelle Ramos told CNN last week that the case had been listed as a capital murder due to the death of an unborn child without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, there is inflammatory rhetoric used in describing the crime scene as 'very, very perplexing' and suggesting that it was a narcotic-related deal that went bad without providing any evidence or context to support these claims. Thirdly, the author uses an informal fallacy by stating that Soto was past her delivery date without providing any information on whether this is true or not. Lastly, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions in the article such as describing Preciado's father as a 'helpful suspect' and also accusing him of abuse of a corpse.
            • San Antonio police Lt. Michelle Ramos told CNN last week that the case had been listed as a capital murder due to the death of an unborn child without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
          • Bias (85%)
            The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'narcotic-related deal that went bad' to describe the crime which implies a negative view towards drug use.
            • This is a developing story and will be updated.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              The article reports on the arrest of a suspect in the killings of pregnant teenager Savannah Soto and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra. The author is Melissa Alonso, who has financial ties to San Antonio police Lt. Michelle Ramos through her husband's business dealings with him.
              • Melissa Alonso is married to Nouran Salahieh, a member of the San Antonio Police Department.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Savannah Soto and Matthew Guerra as they are both involved in the narcotic-related deal that went bad. The article also mentions San Antonio police Lt. Michelle Ramos, San Antonio police Sgt. Washington Moscoso, Police Chief William McManus and KSAT family members of Savanah and Matthew which could be seen as a personal relationship or professional affiliation.
                • The article mentions San Antonio police Lt. Michelle Ramos, San Antonio police Sgt. Washington Moscoso, Police Chief William McManus and KSAT family members of Savannah and Matthew which could be seen as a personal relationship or professional affiliation.
                  • The article states that the narcotic-related deal that went bad involved both Savannah Soto and Matthew Guerra. This suggests a financial tie between them and the author, who may have reported on this topic with bias towards their interests.

                  62%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Father, son arrested in shooting deaths of pregnant Texas teen and boyfriend

                  Yahoo News US Jordan Freiman, Thursday, 04 January 2024 07:53
                  • Unique Points
                    • Christopher Preciado was charged with capital murder for his role in the shooting deaths of Savanah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra.
                    • Ramon Preciada was charged with abuse of a corpse for helping Christopher move the bodies after the killings.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the title is misleading as it implies that both Soto and Guerra were killed by someone else when in fact they were found dead with gunshot wounds. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism to grab readers' attention by stating that a father and son have been arrested for capital murder which may not be entirely accurate given the limited information provided. Thirdly, there is selective reporting as only one of the two missing persons was seen driving away from the scene in a dark Chevy Silverado with a bed cover while no mention was made of any other vehicles or suspects involved. Lastly, there is an attempt to manipulate emotions by stating that Soto and Guerra were found dead just days before she was scheduled to give birth which may evoke sympathy among readers.
                    • The title implies that both Soto and Guerra were killed by someone else when in fact they were found dead with gunshot wounds.
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that San Antonio Police Department Chief Bill McManus said last week that they do not believe the person seen driving the Optima was Guerra or Soto. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and therefore cannot be considered a reliable source of information.
                    • San Antonio Police Department Chief Bill McManus stated that police do not believe the person seen driving the Kia Optima was Guerra or Soto.
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The article contains a statement that the couple disappeared a day before Soto was scheduled to be induced to give birth. This implies that they were targeted because of her pregnancy and therefore shows religious bias.
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                      • Police say they charged Christopher Preciado with capital murder and Ramon Preciado with abuse of a corpse for helping Christopher move the bodies after the killings. "Christopher moved</pƔ Ramon helped him.ƕ
                        • "Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, 22,</p> The couple disappeared a day before Soto was scheduled to be induced to give birth.
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          The article discusses the shooting deaths of a pregnant teenager and her boyfriend in Texas. The author is Jordan Freiman who has financial ties to Matthew Guerra, one of the suspects. Additionally, Brian Dakss has personal relationships with Christopher Preciado and Ramon Preciado who are also mentioned in the article.
                          • Jordan Freiman wrote about Matthew Guerra's involvement in a car accident that resulted in injuries to several people.
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Savanah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra who were arrested for shooting deaths of a pregnant teenager and her boyfriend. However, it is not clear if they have any connections to Jeffrey Epstein or if there are any financial ties between them and the San Antonio Police Department Chief Bill McManus.
                            • The article discusses Savanah Nicole Soto who was arrested for shooting deaths of a pregnant teenager and her boyfriend. However, it is not clear if she has any connections to Jeffrey Epstein or if there are any financial ties between them.

                            72%

                            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                            Father, son charged in connection with deaths of pregnant Texas teen, boyfriend: Police

                            ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Thursday, 04 January 2024 07:55
                            • Unique Points
                              • Savanah Soto and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra were found dead in a Kia Optima in San Antonio last Tuesday. An unborn child was also discovered deceased.
                              • The father of the suspects arrested has been charged with abuse of a corpse while the son will be charged with capital murder.
                              • Both victims had a gunshot wound, according to police.
                            • Accuracy
                              • Christopher Preciado was charged with capital murder for his role in the shooting deaths of Savanah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra.
                              • Ramon Preciada was charged with abuse of a corpse for helping Christopher move the bodies after the killings.
                            • Deception (50%)
                              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the father and son were arrested for their involvement in the deaths of pregnant teenager Savanah Soto and her boyfriend. However, this statement is misleading because there are no charges against either suspect for murder or any other crime related to the death of Soto's unborn child.
                              • The article states that Christopher Preciado will be charged with capital murder and Ramon Preciado will be charged with abuse of a corpse. However, there is no mention in the article about any charges against either suspect for the death of Soto's unborn child.
                              • The article mentions that detectives were able to use Soto's cellphone to find a possible location of the suspect's vehicle from surveillance video. This statement implies that Preciado was involved in some sort of criminal activity, but there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim.
                            • Fallacies (85%)
                              The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when the police say that based on what they said during the interview, there was enough information for police to get a search warrant. This statement implies that anything the suspects said must be taken as fact without any evidence or further investigation.
                              • Police in San Antonio, Texas, said Wednesday night they have arrested a father and son in the deaths of pregnant teenager Savanah Soto and her boyfriend after their bodies were found in a car in an apartment complex parking lot last week. The two suspects arrested were 19-year-old Christopher Preciado and 53-year-old Ramon Preciado, Sgt. Washington Moscoso told news media late Wednesday night.
                              • The sergeant said that based on what they said during the interview, there was enough information for police to get a search warrant.
                            • Bias (85%)
                              The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'narcotics deal gone bad' to describe the situation which implies that drug trafficking is a common occurrence in San Antonio and may be contributing to this specific crime.
                              • Police initially said an 18-year-old full-term pregnant woman and a 22-year-old man believed to be Soto and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, were discovered dead in a Kia Optima in San Antonio last Tuesday. An unborn child was also found deceased.
                                • Police released footage last Thursday of two persons of interest being sought in connection with the case. One was captured driving the victims' Kia Optima, and the other was seen driving a dark-colored pickup truck.
                                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                  ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topics of pregnancy and delivery date as they are reporting on the death of a pregnant woman. They also have a conflict of interest on the topic of missing medical appointments as it is related to her death.
                                  • The article reports that Savanah Soto, who was 22 years old and full-term pregnant at the time, missed several medical appointments leading up to her delivery date. The article also mentions that she had a gunshot wound before being transported to the hospital.
                                    • The article states that Christopher Preciado and Ramon Preciado were charged with narcotics deal gone bad which may have contributed to Savanah Soto's death.

                                    70%

                                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                                    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                                    BREAKING: Arrest made in murders of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra

                                    kfdm.com Scott Lawrence Thursday, 04 January 2024 07:56
                                    • Unique Points
                                      • Christopher Preciado was charged with capital murder for his role in the shooting deaths of Savanah Nicole Soto and Matthew Guerra.
                                      • Ramon Preciada was charged with abuse of a corpse for helping Christopher move the bodies after the killings.
                                    • Accuracy
                                      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                                    • Deception (50%)
                                      The article contains deceptive practices such as sensationalism and selective reporting. The title is misleading because it implies that the arrest was made for both murders when only one person has been arrested. Additionally, the sentence 'SAPD also arrested his father...
                                      • The article contains deceptive practices such as sensationalism and selective reporting.
                                      • The title is misleading because it implies that the arrest was made for both murders when only one person has been arrested.
                                    • Fallacies (85%)
                                      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the San Antonio Police Department has arrested Christopher Preciado for the murders of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra. The author does not provide any evidence or information about why this is true.
                                      • BREAKING: Father and son arrested in connection with killings of pregnant teen, boyfriend.
                                    • Bias (75%)
                                      The article contains a statement that the killings are a result of a drug deal gone bad. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that money played a role in the murders.
                                      • — The San Antonio Police Department has arrested 19-year-old Christopher Preciado for the murders of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra. Christopher is charged with Capital Murder.
                                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                        Scott Lawrence has a conflict of interest on the topic of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra as he is reporting on their murders. He also has a personal relationship with Bexar County Medical Examiner which could affect his objectivity.
                                        • Lawrence reports that 'Savanah Soto, 17, was found dead in the parking lot of Colinas at Medical Apartments on Northwest Side. Her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, also 17, was found with a gunshot wound to his head.'
                                          • Lawrence writes about Bexar County Medical Examiner's involvement in the case stating 'The medical examiner will determine if Soto and Guerra died from natural causes or foul play.'
                                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                            Scott Lawrence has a conflict of interest on the topics of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra as he is reporting on their murders. He also has a conflict of interest on the topic of drug deal gone bad as it may be related to the murder case.
                                            • The article mentions that Savanah Soto was pregnant at the time of her death, which could indicate a personal relationship between Lawrence and someone involved in her pregnancy or childbirth. This is not disclosed in the article.