Brianna Aguilera Death: Family Disputes Suicide Finding, Demands New Investigation

Family Disputes Suicide Finding

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Brianna Aguilera's family and their attorney, Tony Busby, are challenging the Austin Police Department's (APD) conclusion that the 19-year-old Texas A&M student died by suicide.
• 🗣️ Attorney Tony Busby described APD's investigation as "sloppy," "lazy," and "incompetent," and called the suicide determination "foolishness."

Questions About APD's Investigation

• 📱 APD's conclusion was based partly on a deleted digital suicide note found on Brianna's phone, a finding the family vehemently denies.
• 🔍 Busby claims APD failed to interview all witnesses, including someone who reported hearing screaming.
• ⏳ He also alleges APD waited hours to interview girls who were with Briana, one of whom Briana reportedly fought with earlier.

Physical Evidence and Timeline Concerns

• 📏 Busby raised doubts about how Briana, who is 5'2", could have gone over a 44-inch balcony railing on her own.
• 🗓️ The attorney presented a timeline of events, highlighting what he believes are flaws and inconsistencies in APD's reconstruction of Briana's final moments.

Call for External Investigation

• 🏛️ Busby announced he will formally request the Texas Rangers, under the governor's authority, to investigate Briana's death.
• 📝 A formal packet of gathered evidence will be submitted to the state agency.

APD's Response

• 📢 In response to the press conference, Austin police stated they stand by their previous findings and that their investigation remains active and ongoing.