On May 3, 2023, 30-year-old Briann Hernandez was found deceased in a room at the Oyo Hotel on Southwest Loop 410 in San Antonio, Texas. Hotel staff discovered her body during checkout procedures and promptly notified authorities. An arrest warrant affidavit revealed that Briann and her boyfriend, 39-year-old Albert Casanova, had checked into the hotel together around noon on May 2.
Surveillance footage captured Briann briefly standing in a breezeway outside their shared room at approximately 10:15 p.m. Just six minutes later, at 10:21 p.m., Casanova was seen hastily leaving the room and departing in Briann's vehicle.
Following the discovery of Briann's body, an investigation led to the arrest of Casanova on May 6, 2023. He was charged with her murder and booked into the Bexar County Jail, with bail set at $200,000. Casanova's criminal history in Bexar County dates back to 2001, including charges such as arson, drug possession, theft, retaliation, assault, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Briann's tragic death has been highlighted as a case of domestic violence. She leaves behind a three-year-old son. Her family has been vocal about the dangers of abusive relationships, urging others to recognize warning signs and seek help. In the wake of her passing, they have participated in events to honor victims of violence and advocate for awareness and prevention of domestic abuse.
