SAN ANTONIO — It's been nearly five years since 20-year-old Meagan Gonzales was reported missing.
About a month later, Meagan's body was found burned and dumped by a farm in far southwest Bexar County. Meagan's case remains unsolved.
Now, Meagan's family is turning to AI technology hoping it will generate clues in her case.
“Hi, I'm Megan Gonzalez, and I need to tell my story,” said AI Image of Meagan Gonzales.
Through the use of AI technology, the family of Meagan Gonzales has brought her back to life, to tell her story about her disappearance and murder.
“I was last seen on Nov. 11, 2019. My family reported me missing on November 15th, worried about my safety. They knew something was horribly wrong,” said AI Image of Meagan Gonzales.
Meagan's father Eddie Gonzales says the day after Meagan disappeared, he got a text message that didn't feel like it came from Meagan.
“Because of the way the wording was coming out on the texting, so it made me think that it wasn't her,” said Gonzales.
Meagan's body was eventually found in far southwest Bexar County off Wisdom Road.
“On Dec. 3, almost three weeks after I disappeared, a farmer found my body in a field. I had been burned beyond recognition. They identified me through my dental records,” said AI Image of Meagan Gonzales.
Just days after Meagan disappeared, someone was seen driving Meagan's truck off Hermine Blvd without Meagan in it. Meagan's stepmother Rosa, pulled up next to the guy and asked him, who's truck are you driving?
After making an inappropriate gesture, the man in the truck drove off.
A sketch of the man driving the truck was created by a certified forensic artist. The man in the sketch is not a suspect, or a person of interest.
“We're just hoping that, he comes forward and all we want to do is ask him some questions. Why he was driving the truck, and if he knew anything about what happened to Megan,” said Gonzales.
Before Meagan's body was found, her truck was located abandoned at an apartment complex near Bandera and 410.
Eddie says seeing Meagan's AI image is touching and hopes it will make a difference in the case, bringing justice and closure.
“It's been a long journey for my family, filled with unanswered questions and a deep aching loss. They still seek justice for me, hoping that one day the truth will come to light. Please, If you know anything about what happened to me, come forward. Help my family find peace and bring justice for me,” said AI Image of Meagan Gonzales.
If you know anything about Meagan's case you're urged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000 or you can also contact Search & Support San Antonio.