On August 25, 2020, Marisol Martinez, a 33-year-old woman from Austin, was found shot to death in her black Ford Expedition parked on Interstate 35 North near the Walmart Distribution Center in New Braunfels, Texas. The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m., and shortly after, Sacramento Martinez, a 32-year-old man who had previously been in a relationship with Marisol and had a protective order issued against him, was identified as the suspect.
Sacramento Martinez fled the scene on foot
across the highway to the TA Truck Stop in the 4800 block of I-35 North. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots before the 18-wheeler left the truck stop at a high rate of speed. The truck was later found crashed in downtown San Antonio, and the driver, Daniel Sieger, a 45-year-old man from Mission, Texas, was found shot to death inside the cab.
San Antonio police apprehended Sacramento Martinez shortly after the incident. He was charged with capital murder for the deaths of both Marisol Martinez and Daniel Sieger. Sacramento Martinez was held at the Bexar County Jail on a warrant related to a family violence/strangulation incident from March 2019, and he is now awaiting transfer to the Comal County Jail with additional charges pending.
The tragic events of that night highlight the dangers of domestic violence and the severe consequences that can arise from such situations. The case also underscores the importance of protective orders and the need for effective enforcement to prevent further violence.
