UNIVERSAL CITY, TX — In a tragic incident in the San Antonio suburb of Universal City, a woman is facing murder charges after the death of her husband following a violent altercation reportedly sparked by missing medication. Constance Seinwill, 61, was detained by police after she allegedly beat her 63-year-old husband, Ronald Seinwill Jr., to death.
According to authorities, the confrontation arose after Ronald hid his wife’s Xanax, escalating tensions between the two. The situation unfolded dramatically when Constance, in a stated state of intoxication, sought help from neighbors, fearing she had fatally injured her husband. When officers arrived at their residence, they discovered Ronald deceased.
Police Chief Johnny Siemens described the initial scene, noting Constance’s inebriated state upon their arrival and her subsequent confession during a detailed four-hour interrogation. Constance admitted to hitting her husband in the heat of the argument but claimed to have no recollection of the object used to strike him. Upon examining the scene, investigators identified several items that could have been used as weapons in the deadly assault.
Recorded statements from the police indicate that the dispute turned physical, with Constance repeatedly striking her husband even after he had fallen to the ground. This account was supported by evidence gathered at the scene and the pattern of injuries found on Ronald.
The couple’s volatile relationship was well-known among neighbors, who often overheard their loud arguments. “They fought all the time,” said one neighbor, indicating the public nature of their disagreements.
The couple’s longstanding relationship spanned over four decades, according to their daughter, who spoke to the local media in the aftermath. She remembered her father as her best friend and celebrated his 23 sober years, contrasting it with her mother’s ongoing struggles with alcohol and anxiety. Torn between her allegiance to both parents, she expressed deep sorrow over the incident. “This shouldn’t have happened and I’m not sure how to feel. But at the end of the day, they are both my parents, and I will always love them,” she said.
As the investigation continues, Constance Seinwill remains in custody, leaving a community to grapple with the somber reminder of how domestic issues can spiral into deadly consequences. Authorities are meticulously piecing together the events that led to Ronald’s death as they prepare for a case that underscores the dire impact of substance dependence and domestic strife.