Rudy Borrego was 51 and lived in San Antonio when he was killed on February 24, 2018. Cantu was allegedly intoxicated and reportedly had a blood-alcohol content of .21.

Cantu was charged with murder, intoxication manslaughter, and manslaughter; the charges were upgraded because of two prior convictions for driving while intoxicated. The case went to trial, and in October 2019 a jury found Cantu guilty of felony murder and sentenced him to 40 years in prison. Borrego’s widow, Grace Martinez-Borrego, and their three children struggled emotionally and financially after his death, using savings for funeral expenses and facing eviction and repossession. Their daughter Kaitlyn continued her education in his honor.