An unsealed court document shows that issues with air conditioning in the semi-truck likely caused the deadliest human trafficking incident in San Antonio, Texas.
Alleged conspirator Christian Martinez, 28, who was charged along with the truck driver Homero Zamorano, Jr., told a government confidential informant that the air conditioner was not working properly before the incident.
“In addition, MARTINEZ said the driver was unaware the air conditioning unit stopped working and [that] was the reason why the individuals died,” read the court document filed on Wednesday.
Martinez and 45-year-old Zamorano have been charged with conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants, resulting in their death. Both face up to life in prison or the death penalty if convicted….