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)

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)