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El Paso Businessman Found Dead in San Antonio, Son Arrested for Tampering

KVIA•Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM•KVIA ABC-7

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A tragic case has emerged involving the death of 54-year-old Daniel Antonio Ordonez, an El Paso businessman, whose body was discovered in a trash bag in San Antonio. His 31-year-old son, Daniel Sebastian Ordonez, has been arrested and charged with tampering with evidence, with a bond set at $150,000. The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the head. Concerns arose when the elder Ordonez's girlfriend reported he had not been in contact for days, leading police to discover his belongings at a property he was selling. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is mourning the loss of a local businessman.

Key Details: • Daniel Sebastian Ordonez arrested on charges of tampering with evidence. • Bond set at $150,000. • Daniel Antonio Ordonez found deceased in a trash bag with a gunshot wound. • Investigation began after concerns from the elder Ordonez's girlfriend. • Community condolences shared by the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS.

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