Chilling statement from neighbor who found missing 2-year-old dead after Amber Alert

Chilling statement from neighbor who found missing 2-year-old dead after Amber Alert


A San Antonio community is in mourning after 2-year-old Aryana Trevino Martinez, who vanished from her home Sunday evening, was found dead in a nearby creek just hours later.



The toddler was reported missing around 7:45 p.m., last seen wearing a black top and leopard-print trousers. An Amber Alert was swiftly issued, prompting a large-scale search involving both law enforcement and local residents. Surveillance footage later indicated that Aryana had been walking toward a creek near her home.

Just after midnight, the search reached a devastating conclusion. Her body was discovered in the water, less than 500 yards from her front door. While authorities have not yet confirmed a cause of death, the circumstances surrounding how the child left her home remain under active investigation.

The person who found Aryana was not a police officer, but a 22-year-old neighbor, Uriel Ramirez. He joined the search immediately after hearing the Amber Alert, alongside his mother, Anna Marie Ramirez, who told KSAT that her family felt an urgent need to help.



The creek's tall grass and rugged terrain made visibility difficult, but Uriel persisted. Climbing onto rocks near the water, he looked down and spotted the little girl. Without hesitation, he entered the creek and brought her out. Later, he struggled to articulate what guided him, saying, "She's like an angel and something led me straight to her, like a direct shot. My brain was just, 'That's where she is.'" When he emerged from the water, his mother was waiting, and his words were starkly simple: "I found her."

The tragedy has left neighbors devastated and searching for answers. Local resident David Alcantar voiced a question shared by many: How could a two-year-old have reached the creek on her own? Authorities continue to investigate, but for the community, the focus has turned from the search to honoring a life cut short.

Family, friends, and neighbors are expected to gather for a vigil Tuesday at 8 p.m. to remember Aryana. What began as a frantic effort to find a missing child ended in unimaginable grief—and for the young neighbor who refused to stop looking, the moment he looked toward the water and somehow knew where to find her will remain forever etched in his memory.

Rest in peace, Aryana. May her family find strength and solace in the days ahead.
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The toddler was reported missing around 7:45 p.m., last seen wearing a black top and leopard-print trousers. An Amber Alert was swiftly issued, prompting a large-scale search involving both law enforcement and local residents. Surveillance footage later indicated that Aryana had been walking toward a creek near her home.

Just after midnight, the search reached a devastating conclusion. Her body was discovered in the water, less than 500 yards from her front door. While authorities have not yet confirmed a cause of death, the circumstances surrounding how the child left her home remain under active investigation.

The person who found Aryana was not a police officer, but a 22-year-old neighbor, Uriel Ramirez. He joined the search immediately after hearing the Amber Alert, alongside his mother, Anna Marie Ramirez, who told KSAT that her family felt an urgent need to help.



The creek's tall grass and rugged terrain made visibility difficult, but Uriel persisted. Climbing onto rocks near the water, he looked down and spotted the little girl. Without hesitation, he entered the creek and brought her out. Later, he struggled to articulate what guided him, saying, "She's like an angel and something led me straight to her, like a direct shot. My brain was just, 'That's where she is.'" When he emerged from the water, his mother was waiting, and his words were starkly simple: "I found her."

The tragedy has left neighbors devastated and searching for answers. Local resident David Alcantar voiced a question shared by many: How could a two-year-old have reached the creek on her own? Authorities continue to investigate, but for the community, the focus has turned from the search to honoring a life cut short.

Family, friends, and neighbors are expected to gather for a vigil Tuesday at 8 p.m. to remember Aryana. What began as a frantic effort to find a missing child ended in unimaginable grief—and for the young neighbor who refused to stop looking, the moment he looked toward the water and somehow knew where to find her will remain forever etched in his memory.

Rest in peace, Aryana. May her family find strength and solace in the days ahead.
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