Karen Eylin Ortiz, a 22-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on August 4, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on September 10, 1998, in Laredo, Texas, Karen was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. She was known for her compassionate nature and her active involvement in her school and community. Karen was a senior at the University of Texas in San Antonio, pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
The circumstances surrounding Karen's
death were investigated as a murder-suicide. Her body was found in a home on Windmill Road near Northwest Military and De Zavala, which was listed as the address of her 29-year-old boyfriend, Eric Flores. The medical examiner ruled Karen's death by gunshot as a homicide, while Eric's death was ruled a suicide due to a gunshot wound to the head. The investigation into their deaths is ongoing.
The tragic loss of Karen Eylin Ortiz has deeply affected her family and friends, who remember her as a loving and caring individual who brought joy to those around her. Her memory lives on through the love and support of her family and the community she was a part of.
