Uvalde Says No Charges Expected in Aide’s Fiery Death, Seeks AG Ruling to Keep Records Sealed

Overview

• In an Oct. 24 letter, a city attorney said the police investigation into Regina Santos‑Aviles’ death is likely to close soon without criminal prosecution.
• The city shifted from citing a pending prosecution to invoking a statute that shields records in cases with no conviction, along with common‑law privacy claims.
• The Bexar County Medical Examiner has not issued cause and manner of death findings, and Uvalde police say evidence indicates no one else was involved.
• An attorney for Santos‑Aviles’ husband urged officials not to release investigative materials, arguing the content is highly sensitive and the family’s privacy should prevail.
• The Attorney General’s Office will decide if Uvalde can continue withholding the records, a process that typically takes about 45 days, as Rep. Tony Gonzales’ office remains unresponsive to local media inquiries.