Medical Examiner Ruled Infant Death Undetermined
The Bexar County Medical Examiner has declared the cause of death for 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros undetermined.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Babies
The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled the death of 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros as undetermined following the discovery of her remains on July 10. The infant and her 19-year-old mother, Maximina Cisneros, had been reported missing since June 10.
Why it matters
The ruling concludes a search effort that began in June, providing closure to the case surrounding the infant who was the subject of an Amber Alert. Authorities continue to process evidence following the discovery of both the remains and the injured mother.
The infant, 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros, was confirmed deceased after search crews located remains in the 200 block of Parkview Drive. This discovery occurred on the same day the child's 19-year-old mother, Maximina Cisneros, was found injured near Mission Concepción.
The players
Bexar County Medical Examiner
This office is responsible for conducting forensic autopsies and investigating deaths in the county.
Ozana Cisneros
The 7-month-old infant was the subject of an Amber Alert following her disappearance in June.
Maximina Cisneros
The 19-year-old mother was discovered injured in the South Side area of San Antonio.
The details
Police initially issued an Amber Alert for the child on July 9 after she and her mother went missing on June 10. Investigators later analyzed the remains discovered near Mission Concepción to reach the current medical ruling.
Timeline
June 10: Maximina and Ozana Cisneros were reported missing.
July 9: Police issued an Amber Alert for Ozana.
July 10: Search crews found remains and located Maximina Cisneros.
Culture Shift
The public alert and subsequent search reflect the rigorous application of the Texas Amber Alert program criteria in instances of suspected child endangerment. This process highlights the urgency authorities place on missing persons cases involving infants within the state.
The discovery and subsequent investigation in the South Side area may lead to continued police activity near Parkview Drive and Mission Concepción. Residents should remain aware of ongoing safety advisories issued by local law enforcement regarding the area.
The takeaway
The medical examiner's ruling of an undetermined death underscores the difficulty of forensic investigations when dealing with infant remains. Families are encouraged to utilize local missing person resources early when a child is feared to be in immediate danger.
Further reading
For additional context on local family services and community safety, visit the San Antonio Babies section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Express-News.
