Stephanie Cruz Mendoza
August 13, 2024 - San Antonio, TX
Age 41
Stephanie was stabbed to death by her estranged husband and was later found by her daughter Alexis. Her husband James Mendoza tried to take his own life, but failed.
Alexis said that Stephanie had been living apart from James.
“He was abusive, physically, verbally, mentally. A narcissist”, said Alexis.
Family tells police that divorce paperwork was about to be filed before her murder.
A month before Stephanie’s death, an arrest affidavit reveals another murder attempt. James was mad that Stephanie had left the house for a few days and when Stephanie tried calling 911, James fired a gun at her and ran.
Stephanie leaves behind a loving family and two adult children.
Stephanie’s Obituary
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