Disappearance of SA man turns into homicide investigation

Remains found on Padre Island beach this week

SAN ANTONIO – The disappearance of a San Antonio man is turning into a homicide investigation. Andres Marquez Barrera, 46, was last seen on Sept. 1 in the 8000 block of Sagebrush Lane.

Investigators on Padre Island announced earlier this week that skeletal remains were found on a beach Sunday. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office tested those remains. The officer positively identified the remains through fingerprints as Barrera’s.

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The San Antonio Police Department’s homicide detectives are now looking into Barrera’s death. There is no word on suspects or a motive.


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Ivan Herrera has worked as a journalist in San Antonio since 2016. His work for KSAT 12 and KSAT.com includes covering breaking news of the day, as well as producing Q&As and content for the "South Texas Pride" and "KSAT Money" series.

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