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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)
· 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 The San Antonio
The arrest of Yesid Villabona Leon in connection with the murder of Jorge Perales brings a measure of closure to a case that has shaken the community. As a resident of the greater San Antonio metro, Perales' disappearance and subsequent murder highlights the risks of violent crime that can affect anyone, regardless of their location within the city or surrounding counties. The fact that Perales' vehicle was found abandoned in a downtown San Antonio parking lot, with evidence of a violent crime, serves as a stark reminder of the potential for crime to spill into the city from surrounding areas. The investigation, which involved tracking cell phone data and surveillance video, demonstrates the importance of coordination between law enforcement agencies across county lines. As the case against Villabona Leon and the second suspect, Marlon Garcia, moves forward, residents of San Antonio and surrounding areas will be watching to see how the justice system responds to this heinous crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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