Tragic Murder-Suicide Unfolds in San Antonio Park: Texas Mother’s Final Moments with Son Captured on Camera

Savannah Kriger, a Texas mother, and her 3-year-old son Kaiden were found dead in a San Antonio park on March 19th. Their bodies bore gunshot wounds to the head, revealing the grim outcome of what authorities have now determined as a murder-suicide.

The investigation into this tragic incident has unveiled chilling details of the events leading up to the deaths of Kriger and her son. Just one day before the fatal encounter, Kriger was slated to attend a custody hearing with her ex-husband. Police reports indicate that this impending court date may have served as a catalyst for the harrowing sequence of events that unfolded.

In a disturbing twist, a 21-second video recovered from Kriger’s phone sheds light on the final moments shared between mother and son. The footage captured the duo sitting in the park ditch where their bodies were later discovered. In the video, Kriger can be heard instructing her son to “say goodbye to daddy” before planting a kiss on his forehead. The heartbreaking scene is further compounded by Kriger’s apology to her son for his father’s absence.

NEW: Mother made her son 'say goodbye to daddy' on camera before she shot him and herself in the head

Savannah Kriger, 32, and her 3-year-old son Kaiden were reported missing after she left work early to pick him up from daycare for a doctor's appointment

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Investigators delving into the case revealed that Kriger’s actions in the hours leading up to the tragedy were marked by escalating aggression and distress. Prior to the fatal encounter, she allegedly vandalized her ex-husband’s residence, targeting sentimental items such as wedding pictures. Moreover, Kriger reportedly bombarded her ex-husband with threatening messages and FaceTime videos, ominously declaring, “You won’t have anything at all by the end of the day.”

The investigation also uncovered Kriger’s internet search history, indicating that she sought out kid-friendly cartoon films on her phone while parked in the ditch with her son. These chilling details paint a haunting picture of a mother grappling with inner turmoil while simultaneously attempting to provide a sense of normalcy for her young child.

Authorities have emphasized that the well-being of the child was at the forefront of the parents’ custody dispute. However, the tragic outcome underscores the dire consequences of unchecked emotional distress and escalating conflicts.