Briana Aguilera Family Challenges Austin Police Investigation into Her Death

Family's Doubts and Legal Representation

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family of Briana Aguilera, a Texas A&M student who died after a tailgate event, is challenging the Austin Police Department's findings.
• ⚖️ Houston attorney Tony Busby and the Gomez Law Firm are representing the family, seeking truth and justice.
• 💰 Lawyers emphasize their commitment is to the family's pursuit of truth, not solely financial gain.

Questions Regarding Police Investigation

• 🚨 The family questions the Austin Police Department's (APD) conclusion of suicide, stating Briana was not suicidal and had no prior history of self-harm.
• ⏱️ APD is criticized for a rushed press conference and premature conclusion of suicide before the autopsy and toxicology reports were completed.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Concerns are raised about the APD's handling of evidence, including a deleted digital note, and the premature public dissemination of information.
• ❓ The investigation's objectivity is questioned due to alleged leaks and the detective's immediate conclusion without a thorough investigation.

Discrepancies in APD's Timeline and Evidence

• 📱 The police timeline suggests Briana borrowed a friend's phone and made a call shortly before her death, but the phone was reportedly returned before she was seen on the balcony.
• 📞 This detail contradicts earlier statements that the friends in the apartment were asleep and unaware of Briana's whereabouts.
• 🗣️ The family's legal team highlights inconsistencies in the APD's narrative regarding the timeline and the handling of the phone.

Witness Accounts and Physical Evidence

• 👂 A TikTok witness reported hearing fighting and screaming from the 17th floor around the time of Briana's death, but police reportedly did not interview this witness.
• 🏢 An expert confirmed the witness could have heard the sounds, adding to concerns about the thoroughness of the police investigation.
• 📏 The family's investigation noted the balcony railing height (44 inches) and Briana's height (5'2"), questioning the possibility of an accidental fall.
• ❓ The missing wallet of Briana Aguilera is also raised as a point of concern not addressed by the APD.

Call for Re-investigation

• 📢 The family and their legal team are calling for the Austin Police Department to reopen the investigation with a different investigator, reassigning Detective Robert Marshall.
• 📜 If the APD does not comply, they intend to call on the governor to engage the Texas Rangers for a proper investigation.
• 🔍 Key questions remain unanswered regarding the closure of the investigation without all facts, the handling of witness interviews, and the examination of physical evidence.