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Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for 2022 murder of former tenant
By Andrea K. Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
A man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for killing his former tenant in 2022, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said. Peter Balraj was convicted of murder in the death of Christopher Vargas, 32, and sentenced Tuesday in the 290th District Court, according to a news release. He was al...
Key takeaway Peter Balraj was convicted of murder in the death of Christopher Vargas, 32, and sentenced Tuesday in the 290th District Court, according to a news release.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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What is this story about? A man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for killing his former tenant in 2022, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said. Peter Balraj was convicted of murder in the death of Christopher Vargas, 32, and sentenced Tuesday in the 290th District Court, according to a news release. He was al...
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