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Attorney Tony Buzbee Demands New Investigation into Briana Aguilera's Death

KHOU 11January 5, 20262 min2,212 views
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Family and Attorney Dispute Suicide Ruling

  • πŸ’” 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.
  • πŸ—£οΈ High-profile attorney Tony Buzbee claims the Austin Police Department's (APD) investigation was lazy, sloppy, and incompetent.
  • 🚫 Buzbee and Aguilera's family refuse to believe she died by suicide, stating she was not suicidal.

Allegations of Investigation Flaws

  • ❓ Buzbee alleges APD did not interview all witnesses, including someone who reportedly heard screaming.
  • ⏱️ He also claims police waited hours to interview individuals present with Aguilera, one of whom allegedly fought with her earlier.
  • πŸ“± APD stated a deleted digital suicide note was found on Aguilera's phone, which Buzbee dismisses as "total malarkey."

Calls for Reopening the Case

  • πŸ•΅οΈ Buzbee is requesting APD reopen the investigation with a new lead detective.
  • πŸ›οΈ If APD does not reassign the case, Buzbee plans to ask the Texas Rangers to conduct their own investigation.
  • πŸ“„ Buzbee intends to provide the Texas Rangers with dozens of pages of data and statements to support his request.

Police Response

  • πŸ“’ Austin Police stated they stand by their initial findings and that misinformation could be detrimental to the investigation.
  • πŸ“° APD provided an update shortly after Buzbee's press conference, indicating their stance remains unchanged.
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