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Edinburg mother in custody after children found dead in burning vehicle in San Antonio

· KRGV (NBC 5)

Marlene Vidal, a 34-year-old mother from Edinburg, was arrested after her two children, ages 5 and 7, were found dead in a burning vehicle in San Antonio. The incident occurred early Friday morning on Richland Hills Drive. Vidal was present when police arrived, and evidence suggests she is solely responsible for the deaths. Investigators are validating her statements and interviewing family members. A neighbor reported seeing Vidal and her children just days before the tragedy, mentioning they planned to move to Austin. Authorities are exploring potential mental health issues as a factor in the case, which remains under investigation.

AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5)

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