Brandan Eladio San Miguel was an 18-year-old junior at Mineral Wells High School when he died on July 8, 2016, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was the son of Francisco San Miguel and Amy Zapata. The circumstances of his death were described as deeply troubling and prompted a criminal investigation.

Authorities say Brandan’s death is linked to an altercation at a Whataburger in Mineral Wells in December 2022. Two local men, Ryan Cyle Hill and Ryan Tanner Woodring, were arrested and charged with murder in connection with the incident. Court activity in the case continued into July 2024 with a pretrial conference on July 10, 2024.

Brandan’s death has had a lasting impact on his family and the community. Does anyone who knew Brandan or witnessed events at the Mineral Wells Whataburger in December 2022 have information that could help clarify what happened?