A man is found shot to death On January 11, 1998, Sabas Arellano, 22, was found dead in San Antonio, Texas. Arellano's body was discovered in the 10000 block of Quintana Road, and he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) has classified his death as a homicide, and despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement, the case remains unsolved.
The incident is part of a larger problem of unsolved cases in San Antonio.
The SAPD has a specialized Cold Case Unit that focuses on investigating unsolved murders and disappearances, using advancements in forensic technology and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies like the Texas Rangers and the FBI. The lack of new evidence has been a major obstacle to solving these cold cases, including Arellano’s murder, but the SAPD continues to appeal to the community for any information that could lead to new breakthroughs.
Over the years, the San Antonio Cold Case Unit has made progress in solving several old cases thanks to improved forensic capabilities, but many cases still remain open, leaving families without closure. The SAPD and Crime Stoppers actively encourage anyone with knowledge related to Sabas Arellano's death to come forward, as even minor tips could help bring resolution to this case and others like it.
