Topline: Police say a San Antonio man called 911 after holding the mother of his child in a chokehold until she stopped responding.
Published: May 18, 2026 10:00 am ET
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Marc Damien Balditt (via Bexar County)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A 24-year-old San Antonio man is facing a murder charge after police said he strangled the mother of his child during an argument at an east-side apartment complex and called 911 to report that she was no longer responding.
Marc Damien Balditt was arrested Wednesday night after officers responded to The Park at Sutton Oaks apartments in the 1000 block of Locke Street for a reported assault in progress.
According to KENS5, Balditt told dispatchers he had placed the woman in a headlock to “put her to sleep,” but she was not responding. Investigators said Balditt later told officers that the two had been talking about their child when the conversation escalated into a physical argument.
Police said Balditt then put the woman in a chokehold and did not let go for at least two minutes. By the time EMS arrived, the woman had already died.
Authorities said the couple’s child has been placed in the custody of Child Protective Services. Balditt remained jailed on a murder charge, and his bond was set at $250,000.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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San Antonio Man Charged With Murder After Police Say He Held Child’s Mother in Fatal Chokehold
Police say a San Antonio man called 911 after holding the mother of his child in a chokehold until she stopped responding.
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Published: May 18, 2026 10:00 am ET
Marc Damien Balditt (via Bexar County)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A 24-year-old San Antonio man is facing a murder charge after police said he strangled the mother of his child during an argument at an east-side apartment complex and called 911 to report that she was no longer responding.
Marc Damien Balditt was arrested Wednesday night after officers responded to The Park at Sutton Oaks apartments in the 1000 block of Locke Street for a reported assault in progress.
According to KENS5, Balditt told dispatchers he had placed the woman in a headlock to “put her to sleep,” but she was not responding. Investigators said Balditt later told officers that the two had been talking about their child when the conversation escalated into a physical argument.
Police said Balditt then put the woman in a chokehold and did not let go for at least two minutes. By the time EMS arrived, the woman had already died.
Authorities said the couple’s child has been placed in the custody of Child Protective Services. Balditt remained jailed on a murder charge, and his bond was set at $250,000.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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San Antonio Man Charged With Murder After Police Say He Held Child’s Mother in Fatal Chokehold
Police say a San Antonio man called 911 after holding the mother of his child in a chokehold until she stopped responding.
By Staff Reports
Published: May 18, 2026 10:00 am ET
Marc Damien Balditt (via Bexar County)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A 24-year-old San Antonio man is facing a murder charge after police said he strangled the mother of his child during an argument at an east-side apartment complex and called 911 to report that she was no longer responding.
Marc Damien Balditt was arrested Wednesday night after officers responded to The Park at Sutton Oaks apartments in the 1000 block of Locke Street for a reported assault in progress.
According to KENS5, Balditt told dispatchers he had placed the woman in a headlock to “put her to sleep,” but she was not responding. Investigators said Balditt later told officers that the two had been talking about their child when the conversation escalated into a physical argument.
Police said Balditt then put the woman in a chokehold and did not let go for at least two minutes. By the time EMS arrived, the woman had already died.
Authorities said the couple’s child has been placed in the custody of Child Protective Services. Balditt remained jailed on a murder charge, and his bond was set at $250,000.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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