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Austin Police Say Texas A&M Student Brianna Aguilera Died by Suicide

The department made an unusual public disclosure to counter online misinformation.

Overview

  • Detectives said a deleted suicide note dated Nov. 25 was recovered from Aguilera’s phone, alongside prior suicidal statements, self-harm behavior and a suicidal text the night she died.
  • Surveillance and interviews outlined a timeline from a Friday tailgate where she was asked to leave for intoxication to her arrival at 21 Rio, entry to a 17th‑floor unit and a brief call with her boyfriend minutes before she was found on the ground.
  • Police said witnesses were cooperative and that video, phone data and statements provided no evidence of a criminal act or foul play.
  • APD leaders said they typically do not discuss suicides publicly but did so to address inaccurate online claims they say were harming witnesses and families.
  • Aguilera’s family rejects the determination and has retained attorney Tony Buzbee for an independent review, with phone forensics continuing as part of ongoing procedures.