Unraveling Mystery: Woman's Guilty Plea in Austin Corpse Tampering Case Raises More Questions

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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.

Austin Police said Cristian Rangel, 24, was found dead in an Austin greenbelt in April 2024. Rangel's family spoke at an APD press conference Sept. 13, 2024 as investigators look for new leads in his case. (Photos provided by Austin Police Department) — Austin Police said Cristian Rangel, 24, was found dead in an Austin greenbelt in April 2024. Rangel’s family spoke at an APD press conference Sept. 13, 2024 as investigators look for new leads in his case. (Photos provided by Austin Police Department)

For those interested in following the developments of this case and others like it, new episodes of “Unsolved: Central Texas” premiere every Thursday at 1 p.m. on the KXAN+ streaming app. To access KXAN+, simply search for KXAN on your streaming devices such as Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, and Amazon Fire TV. Additionally, all episodes are available on-demand in the KXAN+ Original Programs category, offering viewers the opportunity to stay informed at their convenience.

Mugshot of Kamery Wooldridge (APD photo)

This week, a woman pleaded guilty to tampering with human remains related to his death, but Austin police say the investigation into Cristian Rangel’s death isn’t over.

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