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Burning Body Found Near San Antonio Greenway

Police reported signs of an accelerant, with the medical examiner set to identify the victim.

Overview

  • San Antonio police opened an investigation after passersby spotted a fire near the Prue Road Trailhead Friday just before 9 a.m.
  • Fire crews put out flames that had spread to nearby trees and found human remains off the Leon Creek Greenway.
  • Investigators said the remains appeared to be of a woman and reported evidence of an accelerant at the scene.
  • The Bexar County Medical Examiner will determine the person’s identity and the cause and manner of death.
  • Police said they do not yet have enough evidence to call it foul play and described the trail area as generally safe.