Attorney Tony Buzbee Demands New Investigation into Briana Aguilera's Death
KHOU 11January 5, 20262 min2,212 views
10 connectionsΒ·11 entities in this videoβFamily and Attorney Dispute Suicide Ruling
- π The family of Briana Aguilera, a Texas A&M student found dead in Austin, is pleading for answers after police ruled her death a suicide.
- π£οΈ High-profile attorney Tony Buzbee claims the Austin Police Department's (APD) investigation was lazy, sloppy, and incompetent.
- π« Buzbee and Aguilera's family refuse to believe she died by suicide, stating she was not suicidal.
Allegations of Investigation Flaws
- β Buzbee alleges APD did not interview all witnesses, including someone who reportedly heard screaming.
- β±οΈ He also claims police waited hours to interview individuals present with Aguilera, one of whom allegedly fought with her earlier.
- π± APD stated a deleted digital suicide note was found on Aguilera's phone, which Buzbee dismisses as "total malarkey."
Calls for Reopening the Case
- π΅οΈ Buzbee is requesting APD reopen the investigation with a new lead detective.
- ποΈ If APD does not reassign the case, Buzbee plans to ask the Texas Rangers to conduct their own investigation.
- π Buzbee intends to provide the Texas Rangers with dozens of pages of data and statements to support his request.
Police Response
- π’ Austin Police stated they stand by their initial findings and that misinformation could be detrimental to the investigation.
- π° APD provided an update shortly after Buzbee's press conference, indicating their stance remains unchanged.
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