Teen suspect arrested after 17-year-old found strangled to death in a ditch, authorities say [Video]

(KSAT) – Police in San Antonio, Texas, arrested a juvenile suspect nearly two months after a 17-year-old girl was found strangled to death and left in a ditch.

Police did not release the name of the suspect on Wednesday because he is under 17 years old, but he is accused of killing Kaitlin Elizabeth Hernandez.

Police said the teen was arrested based on DNA evidence and is facing capital murder charges.

On the night of the murder, investigators said Kaitlin left home to go on a walk with a neighbor.

Police believe Kaitlin was later strangled and possibly sexually assaulted.

The 17-year-old girl’s family said they have known the suspect the last couple of years. They also said the teen lives in the community …