Judge sentences couple in fatal dog attack

226th District Court Judge Velia Meza sentenced Christian Moreno to 18 years in prison and Abilene Schnieder was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a dog attack that killed an elderly man.

[@DREAMCATCHER33316]

Not only were they horrible dog owners they were horrible parents. Glad the kids are away from these 2.

[@towritemichelle210]

That neighborhood should have never been terrorized. Excellent work Judge!!

[@DREAMCATCHER33316]

I watched live. ZERO REMORSE

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

It doesn't matter what the victims said, these people don't even care.

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

They don't even care. They showed no remorse.

[@nikkimad100]

Good job on the sentencing Judge 👏 No remorse at all from this vile pair

[@ldo1308]

Why is her sentence years shorter than his, for the same crime? Gender 'equality'?

[@amysupanich2677]

I didn’t watch this case everyday but that’s the one thing I noticed, no remorse whatsoever. Well they have a few years to think about what they allowed to happen. I’m so glad the judge also ordered that they are never to own another dog again! Wonder how these two would feel if that was their mother standing there giving an impact statement because of someone else’s dog????? Such an awful painful way to die too.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

@@ldo1308 he had more charges and past criminal issues

[@tjknox8936]

So then was does Judge Velia J. Meza's track record include letting pdf-files have deffered adjudication?

[@pokerpegg1623]

They don’t GAF

[@gregscott5853]

They will!

[@Michelleyoung1717]

Did he just threaten that widow with his gang sign??? What a fkn sicko!

[@cristymckinney685]

OMG! It was sign language for I love you! Geez!!! 😂😂

[@stephaniesamra7960]

Time stamp??

[@emmymegify]

@@cristymckinney685no, it was not.

[@mikhailzapata1993]

Painful to hear the wife. Great sentence.

[@GabriellaTifaine]

She made me tear up

[@AlexHernandez-m1t]

Damn that was brutal to hear her pain when she spoke. I hope she can heal from this. Rip

[@michaelgiuseffi7434]

That low-life defendant gave a gang sign after he was shackled. What a disgrace

[@joereyna3992]

Let's see if his gang is going to get him out of prison.

[@dianecarter186]

I too, noticed, the gang sign this weak piece of *hit flashed. No class whatso ever.

[@rhondalouise332]

It looked like American Sign Language for I love you to me…but I don’t know gang signs

[@cristymckinney685]

That was not a gang sign. It was sign language for I love you. 😂😂😂

[@heehaw8401]

Horrible.

[@Standonfacts]

I really hope they do not get released sooner. Those two terrorized that neighborhood then ended that innocent man’s life and left a traumatized family. May God Bless the Najera family

[@sandib4234]

@@Standonfacts yes just horrible for this family

[@SirNic4180]

Complexion Protection

[@watsonspuzzle]

Defiant right to the end. My heart goes out to Mrs. Najera. She's suffered a loss difficult to comprehend. I'm so proud of this judge who's been blessed with discernment. Something needs to be done about vicious dogs all across the country who are largely ignored by animal control until it's too late.

[@sandib4234]

@@watsonspuzzle Right these dogs should be outlawed in the United states period!! These two owners all throughout the whole thing could have cared less.

[@amysupanich2677]

You got that right! They should be banned from every city in America. Its not fair that this neighborhood was terrorized by these two idiots and their dogs. To bad it took an innocent man losing his life to stop the terrorizing. Hopefully other pitbull owners will see this and keep their dogs under control. I’m so glad they were given more than probation or 2 years behind bars. I’m sure they will get out early but at least they can never own a dog again.

[@pulido6974]

Good call . Prayers for the victims and their friends. 🙏🙏🙏

[@marcy3127]

My heart goes out to this poor lady, I hope those two never get parole.

[@HornWorm8]

Owning a large dangerous dog is the dumbest thing a person can do. They are just begging for a lawsuit and a prison sentence.

[@PAG677]

This is heartbreaking what the Najera family have suffered and endured. God be with them and grant them comfort and strength.

[@thelmalayco7732]

What a waste of lives the old man died and these couple will spend 15to 17 yrs in jail had they been responsible dog owners this situation should no have occurred

[@awesome-o7220]

Repeatedly throws up gang signs after sentencing. Yeah, I feel like 18 years wasn't enough

[@cristymckinney685]

That was not a gang sign...it was sign language for I love you... 😂...

[@awesome-o7220]

@@cristymckinney685 no it was not.

[@ldo1308]

Why is her sentence years shorter than his, for the same crime? Gender 'equality'?

[@davidterrell1242]

That is ASL american sign language for I love you.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

@@ldo1308 he had more charges and past issues

[@sylvias5087]

I hope the victims or an advocate attends every one of the parole hearings for these two to make sure parole is not granted.

[@ncunnin656]

so sad 😮‍💨...my heart goes out to the victims

[@sandib4234]

Well I'm glad this judge saw right through these two ignorant people. I feel so bad for this mother wife she is just so heartbroken, I'm glad she has family to help her get through this. The judge gave a appropriate sentence it'll give these two idiots time to reflect what their dogs did I can't believe they didn't show a bit of remorse that's just sickening!!

[@brendajohnson3173]

I've been waiting for this verdict. This poor woman watched her husband being killed by these vicious animals and survived the attack herself. The owners knew the dogs were dangerous and even paid hefty fines to get them released from previous attacks. These appear to be fight dogs and the couple was breeding more. They not only showed no remorse they laughed during the trial. San Antonio is about to pay big for their negligence.

[@MeoMiyo]

Great job, judge. That POS just flashed gang signs in court after cuffed.

[@cristymckinney685]

It was not a gang sign.. it was sign language for I love you. 😂😂

[@emmymegify]

@@cristymckinney685jeez - no it wasn’t! Pay attention to the angle - that is not how to sign “I love you”.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

@@cristymckinney685 You keep posting this when people have instructed you that your statement is not correct and given these horrific circumstances perhaps you should stop posting this falsehood?

[@bmax43]

After the sentencing, they finally stopped their smug snickering and grinning.

[@badman187ification]

Horrible! Control your pets!!!!!

[@territ1231]

Omg...all they had to do is keep their dogs from harming people. 18 and 15 years!!! Holy crap!!! God bless this lady losing her dear husband!!!

Justice is served.

[@sandib4234]

Yes!

[@barrieracc7634]

Justice.

[@velmaveliz1430]

So sad my heart goes out to her family😢 condolences

[@BlackFemaleAnd50]

Everybody thinks their pitbull is an angel sent down from heaven. _"I raised mine from a puppy."_ That's what they all say. _"It's how you raise them."_ Everybody says their pitbull is an angel sent down from heaven. They say their pitbull was trained at West Point. No way their sweet baby would hurt a flee. They all say the same thing. The most ignorant pitbull lovers actually have the audacity to compare the fear of pitbulls to racism. Heaven help us. How many people have to be butchered by these dogs before they are finally outlawed in residential areas. If you want a pitbull, buy some acreage in the country far from other innocent people and never bring it into the city or around other people who don't want to be killed.

[@ThePurple1-m2o]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@jeff_the_killer999]

Sooo...is it nature or nurture ? Lol you kinda contradicted yourself by saying "its how you raise it" and then you say they're dangerous regardless 😂

[@BlackFemaleAnd50]

@@jeff_the_killer999 Do you not know what it means when a sentence is put in quotation marks? Strange that you use a laughing emoji with such a serious topic.

[@watsonspuzzle]

The people in the country won't like it, either, since these dogs maul their livestock to death.

[@cristymckinney685]

Oooookay... 🙄

[@jamesmurtaugh4910]

TY so much Judge. A long time SA resident, I thank you from the deepest part of my heart. These dogs are a danger to society, and anyone stupid enough to argue that, given known facts, are no doubt a danger to society as well.

[@Gil4546]

No sorry or anything...Cold blooded couple...

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

This is heartbreaking

[@MrCobolt]

Gottem

[@sandib4234]

@@MrCobolt 👍💗

[@ldo1308]

Why is her sentence years shorter than his, for the same crime? Gender 'equality'?

[@madge2114]

Maybe he was the official owner, and she was just a caretaker?

[@jessicaperez4061]

This could have been prevented but the lack of respect is why this couple will spend time in jail and this sweet old woman without the love of her life 😥

[@johnzabik270]

Hit Thumbs up if you want the City of San Antonio sued

[@lanielouwraps]

Me and my husband and our dog were attacked by two pit bulls. PTSD is real!!!

[@rickdesa12B10]

You can see it in their persona that they don’t give a f what they’re hearing as they already know that their sht is waiting for them in prison. They all loose here. Be responsible if you’re going to be a pet owner.

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

Too many pitbulls in adoption centers

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

I don't think 18 years was long enough, and no restitution. That is not fair. They will be out in 2 years.

[@ajtorres8352]

I think they are not getting restitution because the city of San Antonio will still be on trial for their negligence.

[@emmymegify]

@@ajtorres8352I thought the judge said it was because it wasn’t requested by the victim.

[@SirNic4180]

That's because complexion Protection is never too far away 😢

[@ajtorres8352]

@emmymegify I think because she knows she will win the money from the City, wich I hope she does.

[@erinjordan6972]

My beloved 76yr old Aunt was mauled in San Diego and died fr her horrific injuries 7 months later on Christmas Eve. NO FAMILY should ever go through this tragedy. Unfort their defendants only rec’d 4yrs w/early release. Prayers🛐to you Señora for much Strength💜

[@johnzabik270]

Even on my street and I live in the County there were loose dogs. Not anymore because of this case but the problem of people who walk big dogs who clearly can't handle them. They walk them around the neighborhood and have them do their business on other people lawn's. People like these are not responsible pet owners and subject other people to possible dangerous situations. The County (Bexar) doesn't answer or care when you call to complain about what's going on.

[@mamaj6028]

I am not a person who cries much, but the widows impact statement made me burst into tears . 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@lynettebrinkman9552]

Was he throwing up gang signs? That should be illegal in court rooms. So disrespectful.

[@louisetringham5830]

Condolences to the family.

[@tbet1879]

Justice prevailed , all could have been avoided . 😩

[@bennnnu380]

So they’ll see parole in what two years? It’s not aggravated. I’m sure they’ll be set off a couple of times but they won’t serve the full I think. I’m strongly hoping against that. They need to serve a hefty part of it. Obviously the pos dude doesn’t care. No remorse. No care. Flashing signs in court.

[@Lovedasun]

These people have no clue how to have any type of feelings. Evil

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

In a couple of years they walk free....

[@rw7039]

To put in perspective, a drunk teen in Ft. Worth killed 4 while driving and got 10 years probation.

[@emmymegify]

Good point! So many crimes aren’t dealt with appropriately- we need much longer prison sentences.

[@BradV667]

I agree with everyone else.. 18 and 15 years is NOT enough! Especially with the ability to get Parole! These 2 MURDERED that man with their dogs and through the whole case they showed zero remorse! There is a special place in Hell for those 2! Now she needs to go after the City because they are just as guilty for turning a blind eye!! God Bless the wife and may she find strength to move forward! ❤

[@johnzabik270]

Bexar County needs to watch this video

[@mykidsaresupercute]

A couple of psychopaths. They don't care.

[@douglaslamb7267]

They wanted those dogs to hurt someone

[@purepoison618]

That piece of human filth, that found he needed to flash his gang signs in court, doesn’t surprise me. You are seeing exactly who he is. That judge should have added an extra 10 yrs added to his sentence for each time he disrespected her courtroom, the family of the victim and all affected by this so very unnecessary and extremely tragic death! May this victim rest peacefully. Condolence and empathy for his wife, his family, his friends and all touched by this tragedy.

[@southtxblues]

Was that some kind of gang sign?

[@LorieVlogs]

It means I love you, probably saying that to one of his loved ones since he’ll be locked up for a long time

[@nrg8787]

No it wasn’t just inappropriate

[@purple9533]

Thanks to monsters like this, haven’t walked my dogs in over 10 years in my neighborhood. We haven’t progressed as a society if we let our animals run rampant and terrorize our neighbors that we need to love because we all share our community.

[@lasleywilliams6163]

I didnt realize that this happened in my hometown. Oh My.

[@franswells]

Why didn't the dog get a prison sentence?

[@DWoodsII]

They got put down

[@palestar828]

Because it was the HUMANS that made the dog the way it was. The dog was killed as well. This is just a STUPID REMARK. USE your brain!!!!

[@GM-yn9nc]

Thank you judge!!! God bless this beautiful family.

[@pitsnpistols1005]

Is this the couple that threatened the witnesses and family before being arrested ? Or was that a different case ?

[@pattytracey2879]

Very sad story. Horrific…great judge. I hope the law suits pending for the city will also be a victory…How many times neighbors called previous to this man’s death….and did nothing! My heart breaks for the wife…I can’t imagine helplessly watching my loved one being attacked.😥🙏

[@LivinInLuxury]

They’re not sending their best, folks!

[@sandib4234]

@@LivinInLuxury they never have!

[@marthadelacruz6021]

They are American citizens product of this country.

[@lorenzopowell7079]

England didn't either. Only Africa did. Write that on your MAGA hat.

[@douglaslamb7267]

Those are home grown dummy

[@rainesonne1320]

Bye!

[@krystallovern6752]

He will do 5 years

[@donnagamble5283]

Oh God, that poor woman.😢

[@SonyahDe]

🥲Prayers to the family in the days and years to come. 🙏🏾

[@eugeneariz4395]

Looks like he's getting 18 yrs. of attacks from uncontrolled animals.

[@pdg61met]

I didn't see any remorse. We are too civil when it comes to justice.

[@johnpapa1916]

The people that attack pitbull owners . Are just braindead . However you must control your dog at all times . If you cant control your dog . Dont have one period!!

[@newhorizon1355]

People can't even survive long-distance relationships. That was definitely the last kiss he will ever gave her. She has inmates waiting for that, on cell speed dial.

[@kuriouslee]

too bad that womans words dont mean a thing to those two, the nerve of that scumbag to flash a sign as he was handcuffed. Maybe he will meet some jailhouse justice

[@Cat22275]

Those are not human beings, they have no soul. Was that a gang sign he threw at the grandma?

[@wirepaladin4317]

Usually, the victim impact statements occur BEFORE sentencing, even in plea bargain cases. The judge can refuse the bargain for plea and is not bound by it.

[@louisetringham5830]

Hope this never happens again.

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

The criminals look terrified to me but they're trying to look tough.

[@mariahastings6410]

Justice was served

[@noseemyface]

God will help you through this.

[@kaylynroth8847]

Amen

[@graceb6381]

Did he really do that. Crazy gangs sign? How low can you go.

[@jameshanley6143]

What did they do

[@maxpayne7419]

Consequences

[@goulash64]

Ole girl thought she was too pretty to go to prison. Hahaha. Rude awakening.

[@DanielAgado]

Sad no remorse and showing gang signs language it doesn't get any lower than that

[@janicewolk6492]

This is the reason behind vigilanti action.

[@evilborg]

Defendants didn't shed a tear.... losers

[@krystallovern6752]

With that gang signal IMO they are in danger. 😢

[@redfin382]

Animals aren't born evil. They are trained. You can train a dog or a cat to ride a skateboard.....you can train a dog to do just about anything.

[@leoenrique4360]

I happen to know a little sign language. It might be a little rusty but I think his sign said something along the lines of “My sinkhole is in deep trouble”

[@thirdday38]

Wussy with the man bun flashing gang signs is hilarious.

[@russca67]

They didn't give AF... no emotion at all except him kissing her and chucking up a hand sign. Well damn if I got 18 years or 15 years.... man 18 minutes my knees would have buckled a little, years and I'm making a run for it!

[@stevenphilip719]

i tell ya he is gna miss them balloons. while he is staring at men all day

[@chrisgraboski9133]

Her sweater isn’t tight enough…

[@charriemonette8306]

Wow!!!we don't even sentence people for dog fighting and animal abuse for that long. Horrible.

[@jollyrancherchick]

Well that’s probably because animal lives and human lives aren’t the same

[@--BlueberryFaygo--]

Does anybody know what kind of dogs they were?

[@denisemarie9093]

Wild guess? Pits

[@Bill-im6nt]

5 years additional for his hairdo.

[@enriquemireles8947]

I like her puppies.

[@Dgy67]

Para El rancho oh well get use to it