Texas mother sobs in court after allegedly killing her two children in a burning car — as family says her mental health had been declining for nearly a year
A Texas mother, Marlene Vidal, appeared in court sobbing after allegedly killing her two children in a burning car. Family members revealed that her mental health had been declining for nearly a year, with previous incidents raising concerns. Investigators are still determining the cause of death and motive, while Child Protective Services had previously intervened in the family's situation.
- ▪Marlene Vidal is accused of killing her two children, Adrian Akeel and Aleeza Elena, in San Antonio.
- ▪The children were found inside a burning car after police responded to a vehicle fire.
- ▪Vidal's family reported her mental health had been deteriorating for nearly a year, leading to previous interventions by Child Protective Services.
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US News Texas mother sobs in court after allegedly killing her two children in a burning car — as family says her mental health had been declining for nearly a year By Richard Pollina Published May 19, 2026, 3:08 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Texas mother accused of killing her two young children — whose bodies were found inside a smoldering car — sobbed uncontrollably during her first court appearance as her family revealed her deteriorating mental health over the last year. Marlene Vidal, 34, had tears streaming down her face as she appeared before a Bexar County judge Friday, hours after she allegedly murdered her children, Adrian Akeel, 5, and Aleeza Elena, 7, in San Antonio, according to video obtained by WOAI.
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