On June 18, 2009, 72-year-old Alfredo Escalera was found dead at his San Antonio residence after neighbors reported a loud commotion. Police determined he had been violently assaulted and treat his death as a homicide; investigators believe multiple suspects may have been involved. Escalera was an elderly man living alone, and authorities have said he may have been targeted because of perceived vulnerability.

No arrests have been announced and the case remains open. The San Antonio Police Department’s Cold Case Review Team has re-examined evidence and continues to appeal to the public for tips that could lead to an arrest. Escalera’s family and community remain devastated and seek closure.

Did anyone in the neighborhood or with knowledge of Alfredo’s routine in June 2009 see or hear anything that could help investigators?