Frank Lara, a 26-year-old Hispanic tattoo artist from San Antonio, was reported missing on June 23, 2019, and his remains were recovered on August 24, 2019, on a Bandera County ranch. Investigators say Lara was fatally shot inside a car and his body was later placed in the trunk and transported to the ranch where it was found.

The affidavit identifies Christian Macias, 24, and Jason Daniel Davis, 23, as involved in the killing. Macias, who was dating Lara’s cousin, allegedly confessed; the affidavit states Macias shot Lara twice in the neck while they were in a vehicle driven by Davis. The car, described as belonging to Davis’ grandparents, reportedly contained gunshot residue and blood in several areas, and witnesses said Lara was seen getting into the car with Davis on June 23.

Both Macias and Davis were charged with murder and their cases were pending in the 144th District Court as of this report. The motive remains unclear. Does anyone have information about Lara’s last known movements or the people he was with on June 23, 2019?