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The Austin Police Department is preparing for mass protests on Saturday, Texas is changing the way it issues license plates to drivers and President Trump says a deal with China is done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:On the heels of the Johnson County Sheriff's Department's abuse of ALPR license plate tracking systems to follow a Texas woman who had self-managed an abortion, the Austin Police Department has also been taking liberties with the new technology: https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2025-06-03/emails-reveal-improper-use-by-apd-of-license-plate-reader-program/Two months after ICE arrested almost 50 people at a Hays County rental house on suspicion of Venezuelan gang affiliation, none have been formally charged, while their identities and whereabouts remain secret - they've effectively been disappeared: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/04/texas-immigration-raid-hays-county-austin-venezuelan-gang/...Meanwhile the effects of both Donald Trump's immigration policies and his reckless slinging about of tariffs are impacting the restaurant and hospitality sectors in Texas, among others: https://www.keranews.org/business-economy/2025-06-04/tariffs-immigration-policy-texas-restaurantsThe Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted on party lines yesterday to make one of its voting precints - the only represented by a Black commissioner - more Republican-friendly, as MAGA State Rep Tony Tinderholt announces a run for that seat: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/06/03/tarrant-county-commissioners-vote-3-2-to-redistrict-adopting-more-republican-friendly-map/..."This wasn't a coincidence. It was a coordinated political hit job, plain and simple": https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/the-conservation-of-white-supremacyWe look forward to celebrating our 15th anniversary this summer! Join us for a celebratory gathering in Dallas on Monday June 9: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2025anniversaryThe merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
The City of Austin is pushing for 40% of its fleet miles driven to be by electric vehicles by 2030, another body has been found in Town Lake and the vote on extending the usage of license plate readers by the Austin Police Department has been delayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Jake Perry about an audit of the Austin Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program and how it compares to peer police departments.
//The Wire//2300Z May 27, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: UKRAINE WAR RHETORIC INTENSIFIES. STATEMENTS CONTINUE FOLLOWING WEEKEND RIOT IN SEATTLE. DETAILS EMERGE REGARDING LAST WEEK'S VANDALISM IN TEXAS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Europe: Rhetoric concerning the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, as both President Trump and the Kremlin trade insults and less-than-friendly messaging. In response to the latest Russian drone strikes in Ukraine, President Trump stated that Putin was "playing with fire" regarding these developments. In response to this, former Russian Prime Minister (and current Deputy Chair of Russia's Security Council) Dmitry Medvedev stated that the "bad thing" that President Trump alluded to is WW3.AC: This is a classic Medvedev statement; invoking threats of WW3 is a fairly standard Tuesday for Dima, as Medvedev (echoing his former role as Prime Minister) often serves as the more informal conveyor of what Putin is thinking. To the casual observer it may not seem like it, but the situation is not openly hostile yet. However, the diplomacy being conducted between the United States and Russia is heating up nonetheless.-HomeFront-Pennsylvania: Overnight, a small arms engagement was reported at Lemon Hill Park in Philadelphia. 2x were killed, and 9x others were wounded. 1x person was also struck by a vehicle during the fray caused by the shooting. Local authorities state that three separate shooters have been counted as partaking in the incident, based on the shell casings found at the scene.AC: Very few details have been released regarding the cause of the shooting, or why a large group of people was gathered in this park late at night. At first glance this appears to be a gang shooting and/or the result of a domestic dispute, though more details are needed.Texas: More details have come to light following acts of vandalism that were reported throughout Austin last week. Three separate facilities were defaced with graffiti on May 21st, and yesterday it became known that all three facilities were linked to various Islamic institutions in the area. One was a Mosque and the other two sites were cultural centers. A vigil has been scheduled for May 29th in response to the acts of vandalism, and the Austin Police Department has announced a rigorous increase in patrols, along with undercover operations to prevent further vandalism.Washington: A small riot broke out over the weekend in Seattle as a concert and prayer vigil was held in Cal Anderson Park. The event, which largely involved various performances by Christian musical groups and various prayer vigils, was hosted by Pursuit Northwest, a local Christian organization. The event (which was permitted and approved by the government), became host to violence as ANTIFA activists arrived and began assaulting the police officers guarding the perimeter of the event. 27x rioters were arrested for assaulting police at the event. None of the event participants were arrested; 100% of the violence took place between ANTIFA activists and police. However, all of the rioters who assaulted police were immediately released by a local judge on Monday.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Though it may be surprising to some, the events over the weekend in Seattle are not out of the ordinary, and merely reflect the regional norm when it comes to those who practice the Christian faith in the region. Any type of display of Christianity in Seattle is usually met with violence, so the outcome being violence conducted on those attending the event was to be expected. In this case, extreme violence was very much going to be the result from the very start...holding a prayer vigil in a park named after the first openly gay Congressman in Washington was very much going to result in a kinetic response by locals.However, one important detail that ha
An audit has revealed that top officials with the Austin Police Department don't have a long-term plan for recruiting, Austin's Homeless Strategy office will begin putting $2.2 million dollars into more support services for the homeless and the use of E-Verify by employers may become mandated by the state of Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 111 - Episode Title: Modern Slavery: The Human Trafficking Crisis Podcast: The Latino Business Report Guest: Detective Cadenas, Austin Police Department – Human Trafficking Unit Episode Summary: In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Detective Cadenas from the Austin Police Department's Human Trafficking Unit to shed light on one of the world's fastest-growing criminal enterprises: human trafficking. What You'll Learn: The different forms human trafficking can take—and how it often hides in plain sight Why trafficking remains a highly profitable and dangerous business Common red flags and warning signs that someone may be a victim How everyday people can help identify and support those affected Key Takeaway: Human trafficking isn't just a far-off issue—it could be happening in your community. This episode will challenge you to see the world with more awareness and compassion. Call to Action: Be informed. Be alert. And don't be afraid to report suspicious activity. Your awareness could help save a life. Listen now—this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Contact: Albino.cadenas@austintexas.gov
Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Jasmine Triplett about an audit of the Austin Police Department's recruiting and hiring efforts and how efforts compare to best practices.
UT officials are speaking out against local prosecutors after a man was arrested and released from jail three times for assaulting multiple UT students, there's been at least half a dozen reports in Williamson County over the past month of attempted kidnappings and the Austin City Council has approved an extension of funding to the Austin Police Department's Auto Burglary & Theft Interdiction Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Austin's District 5 City Councilman Ryan Alter joins us in studio to discuss the expansion of I-35 and the implementation of caps & stitches as part of the project, the city's annual budget, public safety and the city's relationship with the Austin Police Department as well as the performance of Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Danny welcomes to the show his friend Rick Randall of Christ Together Greater Austin to discuss ministering to police and first responders, leading a team of pastors, surviving and growing through trauma, and more. Rick was a longtime Senior Chaplain of the Austin Police Department and the Director of their Health and Wellness Division, overseeing the physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of the officers as well as the civilian employees of the Department. He is the founder and CEO of The Randall Group 911 and currently provides instruction for first responders across the state of Texas in becoming more resilient and mastering the trauma of the emergency services professions.
It's been a few months since Lisa Davis took over at the Austin Police Department, and she's already made some big tweaks. But what else does she have planned for revamping APD's approach to transparency and community policing? And how will she repair the tenuous relationship with Austin's City Council and City Manager? Host Nikki DaVaughn asks her about it all, in an interview at APD headquarters. This episode originally aired on November 21. Learn more about the sponsor of this January 15th episode: The Holdsworth Center Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
Lisa Davis has been at the helm of Austin Police Department for about two months, and has already made some big changes — particularly when it comes to transparency. But what other changes does she have up her uniform sleeve? How can Austinites learn more about her 100-day plan? And after moving from Cincinnati, what is Chief Davis loving about Austin? Host Nikki DaVaughn asks her about it all, in an interview at APD headquarters. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsor of this November 21st episode: Tecovas
Today on the podcast, we are finishing our three-part series on the 2018 Austin serial bombings with Sam Shurley, LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert and former commander for the Austin Police Department. In this episode, we debrief the incident by looking at frictions or failures in the investigation; successful collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies; the complications of the case itself; and what investigators learned after the suspect was killed.
Send us a textMonologue:Hurricane MiltonUnder Insured IssuesMotorcycle Faux Pas Hardest Working StatesGuest:Anthony Hipolito, born in Austin, Texas, moved to Hays County in 1985 and graduated from Jack C. Hays High School in 1993. He joined the Austin Police Department in 1998, serving 23 years and retiring as a Sergeant in 2021. In 2004, he met his wife, Peggy, and they have two daughters who attend Dripping Springs High School. The family has lived in Kyle, Buda, and Dripping Springs. Anthony now works in the Community Outreach Division at the Hays County Sheriff's Office, continuing his 24-year law enforcement career.Texas is one of the most friendly states in America and Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the state's most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Texas a destination for a vibrant mix of individuals—each with unique backgrounds, passions, and personalities. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to Texas. Every episode features a Texas resident who's talent and past will make you want to know more about what draws so many unique people to this historical state. From ranchers to engineers, cowboys to entrepreneurs, bankers to bull riders. New episodes weekly!Support the show Sponsor: The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Real Estate Done Right! Call them at 512-627-7018. Sponsor: The Lending Pros at Capital Farm Credit. Lending in Texas for over 100 years. Call them at 512-892-4425. Sponsor: Nomic Power Solutions your trusted partner in Austin for turnkey generator installation, service, and maintenance. Backup generators for your home. Call Cody and Dillon at 512-387-4232 Thanks for listening! Please follow us & leave a review. TELL A FRIEND! Apple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsInstagramOur Website - Sign up for latest updates.mallettandmichelle@gmail.comSend us your thoughts/feedback on the show and we'll give you a shout out!
Today on the podcast, we are starting a new three-part series studying the 2018 serial bombings in Austin, Texas. Our guest for this series is Sam Shurley, LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert and former commander for the Austin Police Department. In this first episode, we discuss the initial bombing incidents, the early days of the investigation, and how state and federal partners worked to identify the suspect. The second episode in this series will air Tuesday, October 15th.
In the span of three months in 1976, three young East Austin women vanished. With seemingly no clues left behind, the Austin Police were baffled, however, it's unclear if they were investigating the first two cases from the get-go, those of Brenda Jean Moore and Jennifer Joyce Barton. They certainly were not utilizing the media – a vital tool in any missing persons case; it took a year for Jennifer to get a highly sensationalized article about her disappearance and Brenda never once made the newspaper. Police went to the media for Debra Kay Stewart's missing person's case about a week after she disappeared, perhaps too late to be effective.If you have any information about the disappearances of Brenda Jean Moore, Jennifer Joyce Barton, or Debra Kay Stewart, please contact the Texas Department of Public Safety's Missing Persons Clearinghouse at (800) 346-3243 or the Austin Police Department at (512) 974-5250.You can support Gone Cold – Texas True Crime and listen to the show ad-free at patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcastSources: The Austin American-Statesman, The Albuquerque Journal, DoeNetwork.org, MySanAntonio.com, KXAN.com #JusticeForBrendaJenniferAndDebra #WhereIsBrendaMoore #WhereIsJenniferBarton #WhereIsDebraStewart #Austin #ATX #TravisCountyTX #Texas #TX #TrueCrime #TexasTrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #Unsolved #GoneCold #GoneColdPodcast #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrime #Disappeared #Vanished #MissingPerson #Missing #Homicide #UnsolvedMurder #ColdCase #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #SerialKiller #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcast #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeDocs #InvestigationDiscovery #PodcastAddict #TrueCrimeFan #CriminalJustice #ForensicFiles #TrueCrimeAddict #TrueCrimeLovers #CrimeScene #PodcastLifeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on August 30, 2024.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about a Texas serial killer case that we both happened to research independently, and more.WKRN's coverage of the murder of Private First Class Katia Dueñas Aguilar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qmlv269nMYThe Army Times's recent coverage of the murder of Private First Class Katia Dueñas Aguilar: ttps://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/07/11/fort-campbell-soldier-found-dead-in-home-was-stabbed-nearly-70-times/WSMV's recent coverage of the murder of Private First Class Katia Dueñas Aguilar :https://www.wsmv.com/2024/07/09/autopsy-report-reveals-clarksville-soldier-was-stabbed-nearly-70-times/Subscribe to the The Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle to read their coverage of the Aguilar case: https://www.theleafchronicle.com/pport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/The Austin Police Department's press release on the murders of Alyssa Ann Rivera and Alba Jenisse Avile: https://www.austintexas.gov/news/update-apd-searches-suspect-connection-series-murdersThe Austin American-Statesman's coverage of the murders of Alyssa Ann Rivera and Alba Jenisse Aviles: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2024/08/14/austin-police-bastrop-county-murders-serial-killer/74800074007/?utm_source=statesman-newsalert-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsalert&utm_term=hero&utm_content=naas-austin-nletter01KVUE's coverage of the murders of Alyssa Ann Rivera and Alba Jenisse Aviles: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/crime/dna-link-between-woman-killed-found-austin-texas-alyssa-rivera-alba-aviles/269-dd082a5d-71e0-4b30-bfb0-1d31878f045bThe Akron Beacon-Journal's coverage of the murder of Megan Keleman by Jason Williams: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/08/15/police-identify-2-people-murder-suicide-shooting-stow-taco-bell/74815474007/KAKE's coverage of the murder of 93-year-old Joanne R. Johnson by two unidentified 14-year-old girls:https://www.kake.com/home/father-of-14-year-old-girl-arrested-for-murder-in-augusta-speaks-out/article_6f45c0b4-5c42-11ef-94e2-efc3b5da25eb.htmlKWCH's coverage of the murder of 93-year-old Joanne R. Johnson by two unidentified 14-year-old girls: https://www.kwch.com/2024/08/15/two-teen-girls-arrested-murder-93-year-old-augusta-womans-death/Regarding the Aguilar murder, send tips to the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 931-645-8477.Regarding the cases from Austin, Texas, call the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. If you'd like to remain anonymous, send a tip to the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at 512-472-8477.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Austin, Texas, authorities are currently investigating a potential serial killer responsible for at least two murders. DNA evidence has linked the deaths of two women: Alyssa Ann Rivera, who was found in June 2024, and Alba Jenisse Aviles, who was murdered in 2018. Both cases appear to involve sexual assault, and the Austin Police Department has released surveillance footage of a person of interest, described as a Hispanic male. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.This case is separate from previous speculations about a serial killer linked to deaths near Lady Bird Lake, which have been largely debunked by authorities. However, the fear of an active serial killer has reignited concerns in the city. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that more homicides could be connected to this suspect.(commercial at 8:03)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Texas serial killer on the loose after two women's bodies are found | Daily Mail Online
In Austin, Texas, authorities are currently investigating a potential serial killer responsible for at least two murders. DNA evidence has linked the deaths of two women: Alyssa Ann Rivera, who was found in June 2024, and Alba Jenisse Aviles, who was murdered in 2018. Both cases appear to involve sexual assault, and the Austin Police Department has released surveillance footage of a person of interest, described as a Hispanic male. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.This case is separate from previous speculations about a serial killer linked to deaths near Lady Bird Lake, which have been largely debunked by authorities. However, the fear of an active serial killer has reignited concerns in the city. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that more homicides could be connected to this suspect.(commercial at 8:03)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Texas serial killer on the loose after two women's bodies are found | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
In Austin, Texas, authorities are currently investigating a potential serial killer responsible for at least two murders. DNA evidence has linked the deaths of two women: Alyssa Ann Rivera, who was found in June 2024, and Alba Jenisse Aviles, who was murdered in 2018. Both cases appear to involve sexual assault, and the Austin Police Department has released surveillance footage of a person of interest, described as a Hispanic male. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.This case is separate from previous speculations about a serial killer linked to deaths near Lady Bird Lake, which have been largely debunked by authorities. However, the fear of an active serial killer has reignited concerns in the city. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that more homicides could be connected to this suspect.(commercial at 8:03)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Texas serial killer on the loose after two women's bodies are found | Daily Mail Online
For the second time in history, a woman has been named as permanent chief of the Austin Police Department. And incoming Chief Lisa Davis will have her hands full, as she addresses staffing and recruitment issues, a department of officers working without a permanent contract, and more. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined today with Austin American-Statesman and KVUE Reporter Tony Plohetski, to discuss Davis' appointment. Stay tuned for the debut of a special segment, A Mile in Their Boots, featuring a bonus interview with DJ Chorizo Funk, who's been spinning tunes for Austin audiences for 15 years. We'd like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
Special guest Rick Randall joins the Ladies of LoveTalk as they dive into a heartfelt discussion about trauma, to include its toll upon impacted lives and its warning signs. For 23 years, Rick served as Senior Chaplain at the Austin Police Department. Although he retired from that position in 2022, he continues to serve as a spiritual and mental health resource for the officers and employees of the APD. Rick is also the founder and CEO of The Randall Group 911 which teaches first responders across Texas and beyond how to become more resilient and master the trauma present in emergency service professions. Join co-hosts Kerri Brinkoeter and Marlene McMichael for this special program.
Special guest Rick Randall joins the Ladies of LoveTalk as they dive into a heartfelt discussion about trauma, to include its toll upon impacted lives and its warning signs. For 23 years, Rick served as Senior Chaplain at the Austin Police Department. Although he retired from that position in 2022, he continues to serve as a spiritual and mental health resource for the officers and employees of the APD. Rick is also the founder and CEO of The Randall Group 911 which teaches first responders across Texas and beyond how to become more resilient and master the trauma present in emergency service professions. Join co-hosts Kerri Brinkoeter and Marlene McMichael for this special program.
In today's Friday News Roundup, we sum up what we know about a shooting at Round Rock's Juneteenth celebration, and talk about the University of Texas athletes who are heading to this year's Summer Olympics. Plus, we talk about the Alamo Drafthouse, an Austin institution that's now under new ownership. To support relatives of the Juneteenth shooting victims, donate via GoFundMe, or make donations to the Boys and Girls Club or NPH USA. We'd like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin Have thoughts on the Austin Police Department chief candidates? Text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
According to ABC affiliate KVUE, Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama is on the list of 32 people who applied to be the chief of the Austin Police Department. Guest Co-Host: Diane Pearce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Text us your feedback!In this episode of “Send Me Some Stuff,” The Texan reporters Brad Johnson and Cameron Abrams dive into the latest sports drama with Scottie Scheffler and Harrison Butker, the race for the Texas GOP chairmanship, the ongoing staffing issues with the Austin Police Department, an article detailing the death of the Tea Party movement, and drama in Congress between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA-14) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30).Want to send Brad and Cameron some stuff to discuss on the next episode? Email press@thetexan.news****Be sure to subscribe to The Texan for full access: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/
Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.This week, the team discusses:Molly Cook beating Rep. Jarvis Johnson to finish out the term in Senate District 15The Tarrant Appraisal District gaining three new elected board membersOne Harris County Appraisal District election heading to a June runoffDallas voters approving $1.25 billion in bond propositionsA look at other bonds and ballot propositions across Texas on the May 4 electionGranbury ISD's May 2024 bond failing and the Hood County Republican chair being arrested on felony chargesSpeaker Dade Phelan creating a new House subcommittee on “Hostile Foreign Organizations”Ted Cruz and Ronny Jackson proposing a bill to refund ranchers for lost livestock from Texas wildfiresCarroll ISD passing a resolution denouncing the Biden administration's Title IX changesThe mayor of Baytown bringing back a defeated proposal to bail out a city-owned golf course projectAn update into the Austin Police Department's opioid overdose outbreak investigation
RETIRED SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN LIVE! BETSY EXPANDS ON THE STATE OF PROTESTS AT COLUMBIA - UCLA - PENN - HARVARD - AND OTHERS NATIONWIDE... POLICE FIGHTING BACK? UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SHOWING THE BLUEPRINT? BETSY ALSO SHARES HER THOUGHTS ON THE TRAGEDY THIS WEEK IN CHARLOTTE NC... BETSY REPLIES TO THE BELOW PROMPTS:29-year law enforcement officer on campus protests29-year police veteran on officers shot in CharlottePolice hiring increases for first time since before pandemicCharges dropped against 46 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest (Morning Brew)Turmoil continues to engulf US college campuses coast-to-coast. Late last night, police entered Columbia University's campus and removed pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had occupied an administration building roughly 20 hours before. Violent clashes also broke out overnight between pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters at UCLA. Read more. AP: At least a dozen people have been arrested at the... University of Wisconsin... as police removed tents erected by protesters... (Officials at The University of Texas at Austin are preparing) for an expected large protest Wednesday on the main lawn where demonstrations resulted in more than 100 arrests over the past week. (AP) — Several officers on a task force trying to serve a warrant in a suburban Charlotte, North Carolina, neighborhood were shot Monday afternoon, police said. Officers from several agencies in the U.S. Marshals Task Force were carrying out the operation in a suburban neighborhood when “a subject” began firing at them and multiple officers were shot, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a post on X... Nearly two hours after the shooting started, police said the scene was still unsafe and promised an update with more information “as soon as the situation stabilizes.” Read more. WSOC-TV: The number of people shot and the nature of their injuries was not immediately known. (AP) — Police departments across the United States are reporting an increase in their ranks for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and... George Floyd's death... which led to a historic exodus of officers, a survey shows.More sworn officers were hired in 2023 than in any one of the previous four years, and fewer officers overall resigned or retired, according to the 214 law enforcement agencies that responded to a survey by the Police Executive Research Forum, or PERF. As more and more officers left, many of the departments had to redeploy stretched resources by shifting officers away from investigative work or quality of life issues such as abandoned vehicles or noise violations to handle increases in crime and, in some cases, the shortages meant slower response times or limiting responses to emergencies only, police officials say... The survey shows that while small and medium departments had more sworn officers than they did in January 2020, large departments are still more than 5% below their staffing levels from that time, even with a year-over-year increase from 2022 to 2023. The survey also showed smaller departments with fewer than 50 officers are still struggling with a higher rate of resignations and retirements. (KUT Radio)Charges have been dismissed against 46 people arrested at a protest Wednesday on (University of Texas) Austin's campus, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said."Legal concerns were raised by defense counsel, we reviewed each case individually and agreed there were deficiencies in the probable cause affidavits," she told KUT in a text. "The Court affirmed and ordered the release of the individuals." Nearly 60 people were arrested for allegedly trespassing during the pro-Palestinian demonstration. Garza said her office would continue to review cases to determine whether prosecution "is factually and legally appropriate..." The protest, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, was met by a multiagency show of force. State police responded by request from UT President Jay Hartzell and Gov. Greg Abbott, who characterized the protest as violent and anti-Semitic. Officers from the Austin Police Department, UT Police and the Department of Public Safety attempted to clear the university's south lawn. Dozens of protesters were arrested for criminal trespassing, a misdemeanor akin to loitering, or disorderly conduct, which is also a misdemeanor. Read more. Will this embolden protesters to be even more disruptive? COVER IMG: Pro-Palestinian protesters, including students and faculty of universities across Philadelphia, wave flags during the fourth day of the protest encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 28, 2024. The White House insisted on April 28 that pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US universities in recent weeks must remain peaceful, after police arrested around 275 people on four separate campuses over the weekend. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / AFP) (Photo by MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty Images) Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non-profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. Betsy began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years. Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!
Audit ATX speaks with auditor Francis Reilly about a special request project that digs into Austin Police Department's 911 call taking practices during high demand events.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Colin Allred on The Daily Show this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtnYzqWtIKE After yesterday's hearing at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, SB-4 remains blocked for now: https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/crime/texas-controversial-immigration-law-remains-on-hold-shelved-by-3-judge-panel/ar-BB1l1WlU ...Meanwhile a Texas National Guard soldier has been arrested on human trafficking charges: https://abc13.com/texas-national-guard-soldier-arrested-savion-johnson-human-smuggling-us-mexico-border/14613422/ A pair of Denton ISD administrators have been indicted on charges of illegal electioneering: https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/texas-school-district-employees-indicted-in-alleged-illegal-electioneering-scheme-denton-isd-attorney-general-ken-paxton-jesus-and-lindsay-lujan-republican-primary-gop-voting-elections-crisis-in-the-classroom Uvalde's brand new mayor has quit, just ahead of a planned City Council vote on a new report clearing the officers who responded to the Robb Elementary shooting of wrongdoing: https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/uvalde-mayor-cody-smith-resigns-rcna146088 ...The author of that report, a former Austin Police Department detective, himself has no active shooter training: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lead-investigator-in-uvalde-police-probe-had-no-active-shooter-training-report_n_660d68dfe4b083254eaa817c GOP subcommitte chairs have announced a "field hearing" in Port Arthur next week that will likely amount to a MAGA rally for oil and gas interests: https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chairs-rodgers-and-duncan-announce-field-hearing-in-port-arthur-on-biden-s-lng-export-ban Central Texas listeners: please help Progress Texas by nominating our ever-popular Humans Against Ted Cruz campaign in the Austin Chronicle's Best OF Austin Readers Poll: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/oxds6t7aDnQXKwkL/?mibextid=WC7FNe Direct to the page: https://vote.austinchronicle.com/ Progress Texas invites progressive candidates to share their views with us - which we'll then share with our statewide audience - via our Certified Progressive questionnaire: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas-certified-progressives-2024-progressive-values-questionnaire Instagram users: be sure to enable political content on that platform, which has begun opting users out: https://x.com/ProgressTX/status/1771276124498100667?s=20 Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.
Today on the Jimmy Barrett Show: The fire in the Texas panhandle. The Supreme Court rules 9-0 in favor of Trump.Dr. Alex del Carmen on the Austin police department.
Stepping beyond the badge and into the hearts of canines and their handlers, we traverse the life of a K9 cop with retired Austin Police Department's Patrick O'Connor. The tales of Tex, Murph, and Leland aren't just accounts of bravery; they're narratives of companionship that define the human-animal bond, setting a stage where loyalty meets duty. From spirited chases to quiet retirements, each story weaves the strength of partnership in the fabric of law enforcement.Delving into the intricacies of canine policing, we uncover the scent-driven world where dogs outperform technology, and their intuitive nature distinguishes friend from foe. The thrill of a manhunt contrasts with the precision of bomb detection, as Patrick's experiences reveal the delicate balance of control and instinct. These four-legged officers aren't just part of the force; they're integral to the humanity within it, changing the perspective on how we view discipline, courage, and the silent language of trust.As we round off this episode, the emotional resonance of a K9's career—from the vigor of their early days to the grace of their retirement—invokes a profound respect. Patrick's journey with his canine partners is a testament to the unwavering commitment shared between officer and dog. Through their triumphs and transitions, the legacy of these K9 cops continues to inspire and shape the future of law enforcement. Join us for a heartfelt exploration into the lives of those who serve with paws on the ground.Biohackers World Conference April 6-7thFor 60% off on tickets, visit: https://www.biohackers.world/And use promo code TEAMBRYANEmail: Barton@bartonguybryan.comWebsite: http://bartonguybryan.comUse this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Programhttps://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcallMy 3 Top Episodes of the first 100: 7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru
In 1960, Lady Bird Lake was built by the city of Austin. The river-like reservoir was created as a cooling pond for Austin's then-new city power plant. The 416-acre lake is now primarily used for recreation, but many in the area are now concerned is it the hunting ground for a killer. There have been 10 deaths reported since 2022: four in 2022, five in 2023, and one in the past few days. Even though police have given no indication there are signs of foul play, social media has lit up with speculation. According to the San Antonio Current, rumors of a serial killer hunting young men and dumping their bodies in Lady Bird Lake ran rampant last April. That's when Police recovered the bodies of Jason John, Clifton Axtell, Jonathon Honey, and Christopher Hays-Clark — all between the ages of 20 and 40 and all recovered from Lady Bird Lake. Reegan Aparicio says she has no doubts that her longtime boyfriend Chris Hays-Clark was placed in Lady Bird Lake. The dental nurse says despite police assurances that there was no foul play in Hays-Clark's death, she believes he was already dead when he went into the water. That sentiment, according to DailyMail, is shared by others who have lost loved ones to the lake. Jason John's parents also believe there is more to his disappearance and his former roommate believes he was drugged. Martin Gutierrez's brother says he believes Martin was murdered in 2018. Despite family concerns, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon says, "Nothing has come to light that would indicate that there is a serial killer in Austin." Aparicio says she believes the Austin Police Department is failing her and the other Lady Bird Lake victims' families. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Reegan Aparicio - Mother to Christopher Clark's (son) Friend, GoFundMe: Alan Bennett – Former Assistant District Attorney; Partner at Gunter, Bennett, and Anthes Dr. Dana Anderson – Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Expert; Twitter: @psychologydrcom, TikTok: @psychologydr Dennis Franks - Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent, President of Investigative & Security Global Solutions Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School Brianna Hollis - Crime Reporter, KXAN News; IG: @brihollis_, X: @brihollisNEWS, FB: Brianna Hollis News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Senate Republicans including Ted Cruz and John Cornyn cave to pressure from Donald Trump, backing out of a deal to end their so-called "invasion" at the border: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/cruz-cornyn-border-bill-18653781.php The deal, to be fair, was not universally loved by Democrats: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/07/politics/senate-border-ukraine-israel-aid-vote/index.html All this echoes failure in the U.S. House in their attempted Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment, derailed in part by South Houston's Rep. Al Green: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/us/politics/johnson-impeachment-israel-aid.html From Fox News, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' comments on Al Green's vote: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jefferies-defend-surprise-appearance-texas-democrat-failed-mayorkas-impeachment-vote Yet another tough guy photo op and press conference today with Governor Greg Abbott in Eagle Pass today: https://www.kcbd.com/video/2024/02/08/gov-abbott-host-texas-house-representatives-border-security-news-conference-eagle-pass-2/ Eagle Pass residents are fed up and fearful of political and racial violence: https://www.tpr.org/border-immigration/2024-02-07/right-wing-border-convoy-leaves-eagle-pass-residents-on-edge The stabbing attack on a Palestinian man in Austin has been determined by the Austin Police Department to likely have been a hate crime: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/stabbing-palestinian-american-man-texas-motivated-bias-police-say-rcna137783 Ken Paxton, whose legal team have helped delay his securities fraud trial for eight years, is now complaining that he's not been given a speedy trial: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/paxton-looks-to-dismiss-securities-fraud-charges-says-right-to-speedy-trial-was-violated/ Paxton-backed Texas House hopeful Jared Woodfill of Houston is under renewed scrutiny over allegations he misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/07/jared-woodfill-kim-ogg-fraud-investigation/ While an Amarillo House candidate is dogged by allegations that her rich father is trying to buy her election: https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/fairly-texas-legislature-vouchers-18651969.php Black History Month is underway! Progress Texas has a full schedule of events to follow: https://progresstexas.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-arts-and-artisans-black-history-month Progress Texas is seeking to add 29 new recurring donors during our February membership drive - we'd appreciate the support: https://progresstexas.org/donate
According to the National Institute of Justice, the majority of missing person cases are solved and the majority of the cases solved bring victims back alive. In 2012, for example, around 659,000 of the 661,000 missing persons cases reported that year were resolved by the end of the year. But what happens when cases aren't solved within a year? Or five years? Ten years? What happens when a case has been cold for 45 years? Today we are discussing one such case. It is the case of a young man, the family who maintained that he would come home, and a niece who decided to fight for a resolution. His name is Brian Vargo. This is his story. We were privileged in being able to speak with Brian's niece Amanda, the daughter of one of Brian's older brothers, for this episode. Although Amanda never met her uncle, she was able to tell us about his upbringing and personality based on her own research. If you have information about the disappearance of Brian Vargo please contact the Austin Police Department's missing persons unit at 512-974-4123. This episode is sponsored in part by EveryPlate. Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to https://get.everyplate.com/podcast and entering code 49diaries. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak. Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/template-9webg-nwtpj-t96tc-b64ps-f7lrd-lwllk-s8gla-j69fp Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Fretless by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3777-fretless License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Our Links: Website: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Buy Us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mdiariespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdgBwpV1/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@themurderdiariespod Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover the hidden power of local associations and the art of political networking with Charles DuVall, president of the Williamson County Deputies Association. In this episode, Charles shares his journey from gunsmithing school to the Sheriff's Office and the unique political landscapes he navigated at the Denver Sheriff's Office and the Austin Police Department. He reveals how local politics can influence law enforcement and provides a vivid picture of the rapid growth in Williamson County, Texas, and the push for civil service within his department. If you're interested in association leadership and the impact of local politics on law enforcement, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss out on this powerful "How to" for Association leadership.Restorers: A Water Street PodcastOver these short episodes, we will be introducing you to the heroes who are working in...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showemail us at- bluegrit@tmpa.org
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Donald Baker is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, has 35 years of law enforcement experience and has served as a senior commander with the Austin Police Department. He earned a Master of Business Administration with Honors from American Military University in 2013 and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin in 1987.
After an extended leave of absence, I try to knock the dust off the mic and get back into the swing of things with a lot to discuss. If you watch the news at all, you probably seen me on the news a few times after dealing with a Jefferson County Public School bus incident. Due to charges pending and a possible lawsuit, I can't say much but we can read some of the Facebook comments! Americans are torn between supporting Israel or Palestine. I am finally speaking out and telling the people where I stand. Illegal immigrants are fleeing America back to their native country saying "the American dream is dead." I will explain why I am not sad to see them leaving. Lastly, the weight the badge is heavy and comes with a high price. Officers from the LA Sheriff's Department and Austin Police Department are finding that out the hard way.
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A jury had been set and opening argument will be presented today in the murder trial of Kaitlyn Armstrong. The yoga instructor is accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson. Wilson was in Austin to tackle the “Gravel Locos” race in Hico. As luck would have it, Wilson has friends in the area, so instead of booking a hotel, bunks down with her friend. The friend already has plans for the evening, but that's ok. Wilson has plans of her own. She tells her friend that she's meeting up with a guy she dated briefly, to go swimming, grab a meal, catching up. Wilson's friend was also Kaitlyn Armstrong's boyfriend. During a brief period when Armstrong and Colin Strickland were separated, he and Wilson dated. It made Armstrong angry, to the point that she confronted Wilson, telling her not to contact Strickland. When Mo Wilson's friend returns home from her dinner plans, she finds Wilson unresponsive inside the home. There's blood everywhere and her friend is in the bathroom, lodged between the toilet and the wall. 911 is called. Police arrived to find Wilson has been shot multiple times, with a 9mm weapon, and it doesn't appear the shooting is random. As the Austin Police Department investigate, they reach out to neighbors, asking for surveillance video. A neighbor's camera, pointed at the driveway of the home where Wilson was staying, caught a Black Jeep Grand Cherokee driving past the house just one minute after Wilson went inside. In the meantime, police reach out to Colin Strickland, who agrees to an interview at his home. When the police arrived, they see a Black Jeep Grand Cherokee in the driveway... The same one, seen in the surveillance video. It belongs to Strickland's girlfriend Kaitlyn Armstrong. Police begin to look at Kaitlyn Armstrong as a suspect. An anonymous caller tells police Armstrong said she wanted to kill Wilson, and even bought a gun. On May 12th Kaitlin Armstrong was brought in for questioning but APD wasn't able to get probable cause until May 17. When Armstrong spoke with homicide detectives, she couldn't explain why her SUV was in the area the night Mo Wilson was murdered. Police release Armstrong. When officers try to talk to Armstrong again, she is nowhere to be found. Three days later, a video is released of Armstrong in Austin's airport. Investigators say she flew from Austin to Houston and then on to New York. Surveillance footage shows Kaitlin Armstrong flying into New York's La Guardia airport on May 14th, then on May 18th, the day after a murder warrant was issued for Armstrong, someone dropped her off at New Jersey's Newark airport, but there's no record of her taking a flight. US Marshalls tracked Armstrong to Costa Rica. She had used a family members passport to get there. She had died her hair and had plastic surgery to change her appearance. After a 43 day manhunt, Kaitlyn Armstrong is taken into custody. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Alan Bennett – Former Assistant District Attorney, Partner at Gunter, Bennett, and Anthes, gbafirm.com Dr. Bethany Marshall (Beverly Hills, CA), - Psychoanalyst www.drbethanymarshall.com/, Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE” available on Amazon, Also "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor Joe Scott Morgan – Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Twitter: @JoScottForensic Tony Plohetski - Investigative Reporter, Austin American-Statesman and KVUE, Twitter: @tplohetski (512) 507-0532 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Credit card skimmers funneling money overseas, stolen vehicles used to facilitate human trafficking, and complex operations that prey on Austin's disadvantaged and immigrant communities. All of these were part of the investigations conducted by the Austin Police Department's, now defunct, Property Crimes Taskforce. Take a listen to this episode where we dive into the criminal underworld that perpetrates property crimes.
After a Lyft driver nabbed Tux the cat in Austin, TX, her human turned to social media for help. Palash Pandey's posts went viral, a massive search ensued, and Lyft CEO David Risher hired private investigators to locate the feline.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. The unprecedented chain of events began on September 30, 2023, when Palash Pandey ordered a Lyft to take his cat, Tux, to the vet at Banfield Pet Hospital in Austin, Texas. As he made his way around the vehicle to grab Tux, who was located on the passenger side, the driver sped off. Desperate, Palash tried to contact the driver, even offered him money to bring Tux back, but to no avail. 1 Palash then turned to Reddit and Twitter X. His posts went viral, galvanizing the online community and putting pressure on Lyft who was facing a PR cat-astrophe. If you like our content, please become a patron to get all our episodes ad-free. After 36 hours, private investigators hired by Lyft CEO David Risher found Tux 1.2 miles away from the vet's office, where she had been kidnapped from. She was dehydrated, covered in fleas and terrified, but otherwise unharmed. The driver has been deactivated on the Lyft platform on October 2, and the Austin Police Department are investigating the case. 2 In this episode we also discuss the legal aspect related to pets being considered property instead of sentient beings, and we look at safe alternatives to ridesharing involving human drivers: Robotaxis such as Waymo made by Alphabet and Cruise made by General Motors are looking promising. 1. palashpandey9 Need help!! Lyft driver drove off with my pet cat Reddit, October 2023 ⇤2. Cathy Free Lyft passenger says driver took of with his cat. A Huge search ensued. The Washington Post, October 2023 ⇤
Sometime in March 1976, 20-year-old Brian Vargo vanished from Austin, Texas. He had unenrolled from all of his classes at the University of Texas at Austin at the end of February, just a few weeks prior to his disappearance. He indicated in his application to unenroll that he intended to return to classes in the summer quarter of 1976. However, Brian seemingly vanished into thin air and has not been seen or heard from since. His story is one of soul-searching and a young man who seemed to be looking for an independent identity as an adult, finding his own way in life. Whether or not he ever achieved that goal and what happened to him remains a mystery.If you have any information about Brian's disappearance, please call the Austin Police Department at 512-974-5210.This episode was sponsored by:Audible- Visit Audible.com/MIA or text MIA to 500-500 to try Audible free for 30 days.Doordash- Get 50% off your first DoorDash order, up to a $20 value, when you use code VANISHEDFALL at checkout. Limited time offer, terms apply.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In 1968 the City of Austin's park and recreation department hired the first park ranger. By 1970 there were 10 park rangers patrolling all of the park areas in the city. In 1985 these 10 park rangers were commissioned as peace officers creating the Austin Park Police. In 2008 the Austin Park Police officers were absorbed by the Austin Police Department as part of the Austin Public Safety and Emergency Management merger with APD. The Parks patrol remained a unit of APD until they were dissolved in 2021 as a result of defunding measures. The 36 officers assigned to patrol the 19,069 acres of parkland were sent to help the staffing crisis facing APD. https://parkserve.tpl.org/downloads/pdfs/Austin_TX.pdf https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Parks_Ranger/rangerhistory.pdf
December 6, 1991. Austin, Texas. After responding to a fire at a local yogurt shop, the authorities discover the burned nude bodies of four victims who have all been shot in the head: 17-year old employees Eliza Thomas and Jennifer Harbison; Jennifer's 15-year old sister, Sarah Harbison; and Sarah's 13-year old friend, Amy Ayers. Nearly eight years later, investigators arrest four suspects for the murders and while the charges against two of them are eventually dropped, the other two – Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott – had confessed to the crime, so they wind up being convicted at their respective trials. However, both men's convictions are overturned due to civil rights violations and forensic testing reveals the presence of DNA on the victims which does not match any of the alleged perpetrators. In 2009, the charges against the two defendants are dismissed and they are released from prison, but there are no conclusive answers about who actually committed the crime. Last week, in Part One of our series on the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, we shared the basic facts about the case. This week, in Part Two, we will attempt to analyze and break down this crime by sharing all the different theories about what happened. If have any information about this case, please contact the Austin Police Department at (512) 472-TIPS (8477). Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Austin_yogurt_shop_killings “Who Killed These Girls? The Unsolved Murders That Rocked a Texas Town” by Beverly Lowry “Murdered Innocents” by Corey Mitchell https://www.cbsnews.com/news/innocence-lost-the-yogurt-shop-murders-09-01-2010/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yogurt-shop-murders-are-two-never-identified-customers-key-to-solving-austin-texas-case/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-yogurt-shop-murders-austin-texas-families-investigators-haunted-by-unsolved-case/ https://www.statesman.com/picture-gallery/news/2021/11/30/yogurt-shop-murders-austin-cold-case-photos/8798254002/ https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3622 https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3658 “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is doing a weekly livestream show on Vokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon” at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on September 22-24, 2023. To get a 10 % discount on the purchase of tickets to the event, please use our specialized promo code, “COLD23”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.com. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.
December 6, 1991. Austin, Texas. After responding to a fire at a local yogurt shop, the authorities discover the burned nude bodies of four victims who have all been shot in the head: 17-year old employees Eliza Thomas and Jennifer Harbison; Jennifer's 15-year old sister, Sarah Harbison; and Sarah's 13-year old friend, Amy Ayers. Nearly eight years later, investigators arrest four suspects for the murders and while the charges against two of them are eventually dropped, the other two – Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott – had confessed to the crime, so they wind up being convicted at their respective trials. However, both men's convictions are overturned due to civil rights violations and forensic testing reveals the presence of DNA on the victims which does not match any of the alleged perpetrators. In 2009, the charges against the two defendants are dismissed and they are released from prison, but there are no conclusive answers about who actually committed the crime. This week, “The Trail Went Cold” will be releasing the first part of a special two-part episode about one of our most highly requested cases: the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders. Special thanks to listener Melissa Lovell for narrating the opening of this episode. If have any information about this case, please contact the Austin Police Department at (512) 472-TIPS (8477). Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Austin_yogurt_shop_killings “Who Killed These Girls? The Unsolved Murders That Rocked a Texas Town” by Beverly Lowry “Murdered Innocents” by Corey Mitchell https://www.cbsnews.com/news/innocence-lost-the-yogurt-shop-murders-09-01-2010/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yogurt-shop-murders-are-two-never-identified-customers-key-to-solving-austin-texas-case/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-yogurt-shop-murders-austin-texas-families-investigators-haunted-by-unsolved-case/ https://www.statesman.com/picture-gallery/news/2021/11/30/yogurt-shop-murders-austin-cold-case-photos/8798254002/ https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3622 https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3658 This episode of “The Trail Went Cold” is brought to you by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/50wentcold and use code “50wentcold” for 50% off plus free shipping. “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is doing a weekly livestream show on Vokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon” at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on September 22-24, 2023. To get a 10 % discount on the purchase of tickets to the event, please use our specialized promo code, “COLD23”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.com. “The Trail Went Cold” will be appearing at the True Crime Podcast Festival, taking place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Austin, Texas on August 25-27, 2023. To get a 15 % discount on the purchase of tickets, please our specialized promo code, “TRAIL”, by visiting https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.
We discuss why Emily has beef with anyone named Emma, why Nick thinks the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is the best one yet, and why Nick is ready to prevent our station from becoming a dystopian surveillance state in Dear Redacted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Thomas Vargo was a 20 year old from Houston, TX. He loved math but was also a passionate writer. On March 9, 1976, Brian said he was getting the title to his car in Austin, TX then heading back to Colorado where the vehicle had broken down. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Searching4BrianVargo Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/brian-thomas-vargo NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/77718?nav Website: http://theunfoundpodcast.com/2023/06/28/brian-thomas-vargo-spring-break-away/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brian Vargo, please contact the Austin Police Department at (512) 974-5250. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions. --Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast. You can also contribute at Paypal: paypal.me/unfoundpodcast --email address: unfoundpodcast@gmail.com --the website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Austin Police Department received a 911 call in November of 2022 for a man in the street who was armed with a rifle. As officers arrived, the subject, Rajan David Moonesinghe, was actively firing into a residence. As the officers approached, they fatally shot Moonesinghe. Former dispatcher turned cop Drew Breasy and former officer turned dispatcher JB will tastefully break down the 911 call, the radio traffic, and the officer involved shooting, which was captured on several forms of video. If you're tired of taking calls and hearing everyone's complaints, this is the show for you. Whether you're a dispatcher, a cop, or a firefighter/paramedic, this is your chance to sound off and be part of the problem for once. Call our non-emergency line at ******(848) COMM-911****** ******(848) 266-6911******** SPONSORED BY: Ghostbed | Use Code: WOLFPACK - save 35%
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