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Suspect arrested in connection with murder of man reported missing in 2024, affidavit says
By Sonia DeHaro at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A man was arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was reported missing in August 2024, according to an arrest affidavit.Yesid Villabona Leon, 38, was booked on charges of murder, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse without legal authority, Bexar Coun...
Key takeaway Yesid Villabona Leon, 38, was booked on charges of murder, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse without legal authority, Bexar Coun...
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The arrest of Yesid Villabona Leon in connection with the murder of Jorge Perales brings a measure of closure to a case that has weighed heavily on the community. As a resident of the greater San Antonio metro, including Terrell Hills , it's a stark reminder that even in a relatively safe city like ours, violent crime can still occur. The fact that Perales' vehicle was abandoned in a downtown San Antonio parking lot and that surveillance video from a Valero gas station played a crucial role in the investigation highlights the interconnectedness of our city and its surroundings. The case also underscores the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies, as evidenced by the involvement of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Marshals. As the investigation continues, residents of Terrell Hills and surrounding areas will be watching closely to see how the case against Villabona Leon and the second suspect, Marlon Garcia, unfolds.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man was arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was reported missing in August 2024, according to an arrest affidavit.Yesid Villabona Leon, 38, was booked on charges of murder, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse without legal authority, Bexar Coun...
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