This week on the podcast “Unsolved: Central Texas,” Avery Travis engages in a riveting conversation with Brianna Hollis, KXAN’s dedicated public safety and Crime Imprints journalist. Together, they delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old Cristian Rangel, highlighting crucial video evidence and discussing why authorities maintain their investigation as “open and active,” despite a recent guilty plea for tampering with human remains.

Rangel vanished on April 8, 2024, coinciding with the spectacle of a total solar eclipse. Tragically, his body was discovered 11 days later in Austin’s greenbelt area. This week, a woman admitted guilt to charges of tampering with his remains, yet the Austin police emphasize that their inquiry into Rangel’s death continues unabated.