The Brief

A San Antonio couple, Jonathan and Christina Miranda, were arrested on capital murder charges in the death of their 10-year-old adopted child.

The child was found unresponsive a week prior, and an investigation found "obvious signs of significant trauma" consistent with abuse over about a year.

The couple was taken into custody on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in the 5600 Block of Cielo Ranch.

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-l

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