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Austin Police Say Texas A&M Student Brianna Aguilera Died by Suicide as Family Challenges the Finding

Detectives cite a deleted suicide note recovered from her phone as the basis for their conclusion.

Overview

  • At a Thursday news conference, Austin police outlined evidence including a digital note dated Nov. 25, prior suicidal statements, and a text indicating self-harm thoughts.
  • Investigators detailed a timeline showing Aguilera attended a tailgate, arrived at the 21 Rio apartments, borrowed a phone, argued with her boyfriend around 12:43 a.m., and was found on the ground minutes later.
  • Police said surveillance footage, phone forensics, and repeated witness interviews revealed no evidence of foul play or an altercation related to her fall from the 17th floor.
  • Aguilera’s parents dispute the suicide determination and have retained Tony Buzbee and the Gamez Law Firm, with a Houston press conference scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday.
  • APD says the case remains open and ongoing, with further phone analysis underway and the Travis County Medical Examiner’s formal findings still pending.