🚨 EXTREMELY HOT BREAKING NEWS — The official cause of death of Brianna Aguilera has finally been released… and the result is SHOCKINGLY different from what almost everyone expected! 😱💔

Everyone was talking about: • Foul play? • Accident? • Something much darker after that wild UT vs Texas A&M tailgate night?

The family hired a big-shot lawyer, filed lawsuits, demanded an independent investigation… they absolutely did NOT believe the first version.

But now the Travis County Medical Examiner has spoken:

In a ruling that has stunned many who followed the case, the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially declared the death of 19-year-old Texas A&M University student Brianna Marie Aguilera a suicide.

The decision, made public on February 13, 2026, lists the cause of death as blunt force trauma resulting from a fall from the 17th-floor balcony of the 21 Rio apartment complex in Austin’s West Campus area. The manner of death is classified as suicide.

Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Leticia Schuman’s report cites several key factors that led to the determination:

Documented history of suicidal statements and self-harm threats
A note on Aguilera’s phone dated November 25, 2025 that investigators classified as “suicide-type” in nature
Scene measurements: balcony railing height of 44.5 inches compared to Aguilera’s height of 62 inches
Toxicology results showing blood alcohol concentration approximately twice the legal limit and the presence of Delta-8 THC
Forensic examination showing no evidence of sexual assault, no defensive wounds, and no physical signs consistent with another person’s involvement

The report explicitly states: “It is unlikely that the decedent accidentally fell over the railing… After review of all available materials including autopsy findings, toxicology, scene investigation, and law enforcement materials, the manner of death is best classified as suicide.”

The ruling matches — and strengthens — the Austin Police Department’s earlier position from December 2025 that the death was not criminal in nature.

Family Strongly Disputes the Ruling

Brianna Aguilera’s family has vehemently rejected the suicide determination from the beginning.

Her mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, has repeatedly described her daughter as a bright, ambitious young woman with a clear plan for the future — she wanted to become an attorney and had graduated Magna Cum Laude from United High School in Laredo in 2024.

The family quickly hired high-profile Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, who has aggressively criticized both the Austin Police Department and the medical examiner’s investigation.

After the report’s release, Buzbee issued a blistering statement calling the entire process “shoddy” and “rushed.” He accused investigators of failing to properly follow up on key witnesses, not adequately examining possible alternative scenarios, and relying too heavily on assumptions rather than hard evidence.

The family has also filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit in Travis County, naming the Austin Blacks Rugby Club and the UT Latin Economics and Business Association. They allege that Brianna was illegally overserved alcohol (and served while underage) at a tailgate party the night before her death.

What Everyone Was Expecting vs. What Actually Happened

In the weeks following November 29, 2025, online speculation and media coverage exploded with several popular theories:

Possible foul play or assault
Accidental fall caused by extreme intoxication
Third-party involvement that police were allegedly covering up
Questions about whether someone may have pushed her

The family’s public statements, emotional social media posts, and decision to hire a well-known attorney fueled the belief among many followers that the official story would eventually be dramatically different.

The final ruling of suicide — with no criminal element — therefore came as a massive shock to a very large segment of the public that had been following the story.

The Night Everything Changed

Brianna had attended a tailgate event for the highly-anticipated University of Texas vs. Texas A&M football game. Witnesses say she became heavily intoxicated and was asked to leave the event.

She returned to the 21 Rio apartments where she was staying. At some point in the early morning hours she went out onto the balcony — and fell.

What Happens Now?

The official cause of death is now suicide. No criminal charges have been filed. No new criminal investigation has been opened.

However, the civil wrongful death lawsuit is moving forward. Tony Buzbee has repeatedly signaled that the family intends to continue fighting and is not prepared to accept the suicide ruling as the final word.

Brianna Aguilera’s death has once again put a national spotlight on extremely painful topics:

Rising mental health struggles among college students
Alcohol use and underage drinking at massive campus events
How quickly “mystery death” stories can spiral online
The difficulty families face when they do not believe official conclusions

For now, the medical examiner has spoken. The police have closed the criminal side of the case. But the family — and a very large number of people who followed this story — clearly do not feel the matter is closed.