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Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Murdering Elderly Partner

3/25/2026

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Alberto Rafael Ferrer Cabrera, a 27-year-old defendant, was sentenced to 40 years for murdering his 81-year-old partner, Donald Atha Weynandt, on February 1, 2025.
Cabrera confessed to the crime during a 911 call.
The motive remains unclear, though Cabrera was reportedly stressed about immigration issues involving his son.
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said the office is dedicated to holding violent offenders accountable.
Cabrera also faced charges of illegal entry, which have since been removed from court records.

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Alberto Rafael Ferrer Cabrera, a 27-year-old defendant, was sentenced to 40 years for murdering his 81-year-old partner, Donald Atha Weynandt, on February 1, 2025.
Cabrera confessed to the crime during a 911 call.
The motive remains unclear, though Cabrera was reportedly stressed about immigration issues involving his son.
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said the office is dedicated to holding violent offenders accountable.
Cabrera also faced charges of illegal entry, which have since been removed from court records.