SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio community is mourning the deaths of Rene May, 36, and Martha Gonzalez May, 43, after the couple was found dead inside their home on the city’s far West Side in what authorities are investigating as a suspected murder-suicide.
The deaths occurred at a newly built home in the 14000 block of Confluence Creek, in the Veranda subdivision near Talley Road and Wiseman Boulevard.
According to authorities, a person who was living with the couple discovered them after returning to the residence Sunday evening.
Rene May and Martha May Found Dead
Deputies were called to the home at approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2026, after the witness returned and found both Rene and Martha deceased.
The couple had reportedly moved into the residence approximately 10 days before the incident.
Authorities said the two were found with gunshot wounds. The circumstances surrounding the deaths prompted investigators to examine the case as a suspected murder-suicide connected to domestic violence.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s findings later classified the deaths differently: Rene May’s death was ruled a suicide, while Martha May’s death was ruled a homicide.
Details of the San Antonio Death Investigation
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Rene May | 36 |
| Martha Gonzalez May | 43 |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Area | Far West Side / Veranda subdivision |
| Address area | 14000 block of Confluence Creek |
| Date discovered | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Time deputies called | Approximately 7:30 p.m. |
| Circumstances | Suspected murder-suicide |
| Rene May’s manner of death | Suicide |
| Martha May’s manner of death | Homicide |
| Weapon information | Shotgun/gunshot wounds reported |
| Investigation | Bexar County Sheriff’s Office |
Couple Was Reportedly Heard Arguing
A housemate told investigators that Rene and Martha had been arguing earlier Sunday morning.
The witness reportedly left the home before 6 a.m. and returned later that evening, when the two were discovered dead.
Authorities have not publicly established what led to the argument or what happened inside the home between the time the witness left and the discovery of the bodies.
Investigators are also examining the couple’s relationship and determining whether they were legally married. Authorities have described them as living together as husband and wife.
What Happened to Martha Gonzalez May?
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Martha May’s death a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds.
Rene May’s death was ruled a suicide resulting from a gunshot wound.
Those findings are consistent with the suspected murder-suicide classification being investigated by authorities, although investigators have not publicly released a complete account of the sequence of events.
The investigation remains focused on establishing exactly what happened inside the home and what circumstances preceded the deaths.
San Antonio Community Mourns
The deaths have left family members, friends and others connected to the couple facing a sudden and devastating loss.
Because the incident remains an active investigation, limited verified information is currently available about Rene and Martha’s personal backgrounds, careers, family members, interests or funeral arrangements.
Those details can be added as the family or funeral home releases confirmed obituary and memorial information.
Domestic Violence Investigation
The case is being investigated in the context of domestic violence, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities have continued to urge people experiencing domestic violence or concerned about someone else’s safety to seek help before a situation escalates.
The circumstances of the deaths remain under investigation, and officials may release additional information as detectives complete their work.
Funeral and Memorial Information
No confirmed funeral, visitation or memorial arrangements for Rene May or Martha Gonzalez May were available in the information reviewed for this report.
Such arrangements are generally released by the family or funeral home once plans have been finalized.
Disclaimer
This article is based on preliminary and officially reported information available at the time of publication. Details concerning the deaths, relationship, investigation and circumstances surrounding the suspected murder-suicide may change as authorities release additional findings. Funeral and memorial information should be considered pending unless confirmed by the family or funeral home.