The family of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera is striving to uncover the truth behind her tragic death last month. Their quest for clarity continues as questions remain unanswered.
Stephanie Rodriguez, Aguilera’s mother, expressed to People magazine the family’s intent to pursue an independent autopsy. This decision comes after Austin authorities classified Aguilera’s death as a suicide, a conclusion the family disputes.
“I just want justice for my daughter,” Rodriguez stated with determination.
“I am convinced something happened to my daughter, and I believe someone has the answers we need. I refuse to let her name be tarnished by a label of suicide, as I know she was not suicidal,” she added, vowing to uncover the truth.
The findings of the initial autopsy have yet to be disclosed, leaving the family in a state of uncertainty.
According to previous reports by CrimeOnline, 19-year-old Aguilera tragically fell from the 17th floor of a student apartment building located at 2101 Rio Grande Street in Austin, near the University of Texas, on November 29.
APD’s lead detective, Robert Marshall, later provided details, stating that she had made mention of self-harm to friends and that she wrote and deleted a digital suicide note.
The family’s lawyer has disputed the findings.
“There is incompetence and laziness on the part of the detective, that’s what I’m suggesting,” attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing Aguilera’s parents, previously said, according to FOX 7 Austin.
Buzbee added that only a medical examiner can determine the cause of death. He said police told Aguilera’s mother that she took her own life within hours of finding her body and without official autopsy results.
Rodriguez said she believed that someone may have pushed her daughter off a balcony.
“We know how tall Brianna was. She was 5’2. The railing’s 44 inches. You don’t fall over it. There’s no, there’s no furniture on in the balcony. There’s nothing to climb up on to jump off,” Buzbee said.
Buzbee asked for Marshall to be removed from the case. The family is also hoping the Texas Rangers will investigate.
The investigation continues. Check back for updates.
[Feature Photo: Brianna Aguilera/Handout]
