Benjamin Ross, a 39-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, was tragically killed on May 3, 2014. His body and vehicle were found set on fire in the 21000 block of Highway 281 South. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the grisly homicide, which revealed that Ross had been shot before his body and vehicle were burned. The investigation led to the arrest of Omar Hartfield, a 40-year-old man, who confessed to the killing during an interview with the Bexar County
Sheriff's Office. Hartfield claimed that an argument over the theft of drugs led to the shooting of Ross.
The investigation into Ross's death uncovered that Hartfield was not acting alone. Authorities believe that others may have assisted in the homicide, although no additional arrests have been made at this time. The case remains open as investigators continue to gather evidence and pursue leads. Hartfield is currently being held at the Bexar County Jail on unrelated parole violations.
Ross's death has had a significant impact on the community, as he was previously known to law enforcement for an arson charge involving a vehicle approximately 24 years prior. The circumstances surrounding his death have raised concerns about drug-related violence and the potential involvement of multiple individuals in the crime. The ongoing investigation aims to bring justice to Ross and his family by identifying and prosecuting all those involved in his murder.
