Breaking: Wimberley woman murdered, son in custody

Staff

In the early morning hours of February 26, 2022, Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Brookmeadow Drive in Woodcreek regarding an abandoned 911 call and subsequent welfare concern.

During their investigation, deputies located a deceased female subject inside the residence, identified as Sara Kuenzli  06/07/1961, who was pronounced deceased by Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Andrew Cable.

Also on scene, deputies located a male subject identified as Sara’s son, Jeremiah Kuenzli 07/30/1992.

Detectives responded to the scene and began conducting an investigation into Sara’s death. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jeremiah, who was transported to the Hays County Jail and charged with murder, a first-degree felony. Jeremiah is currently being held awaiting magistration.

The official cause of death is pending an autopsy. This case is being actively investigated and there are no other details to release at this time.

If you have information regarding this investigation, contact Detective David Marshall with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 or david.marshall@co.hays.tx.us and refer to case number HCSO 2022-11505.

You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8466 or you can submit your information on-line to Tip Line P3tips.com as well as submit a tip on the new Hays County Sheriff’s Office App.