The ongoing investigation into the death of 19-year-old Texas A&M University student Brianna Aguilera continues to draw scrutiny, with her family and attorney Tony Buzbee maintaining that evidence points away from the Austin Police Department’s initial assessment of suicide following her fall from a 17th-floor balcony on November 29, 2025.

Aguilera, a political science sophomore from Laredo aspiring to law school, was discovered unresponsive outside the 21 Rio Apartments in West Campus shortly after midnight, hours after attending a tailgate for the Texas-Texas A&M rivalry game. Police have described the incident as non-criminal, citing digital evidence including a deleted note and prior comments to friends.

The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting the autopsy and toxicology reports, a process expected to take 60 to 90 days. No official cause or manner of death has been released, and authorities emphasize the probe remains open.

Buzbee, representing Aguilera’s parents Manuel Aguilera and Stephanie Rodriguez, has criticized the department’s public statements, arguing they preempted forensic conclusions. At recent press conferences, he highlighted potential overlooked details, such as witness accounts and physical measurements of the balcony, while calling for independent oversight.

Family members describe Brianna as ambitious and positive, rejecting suggestions of self-harm. Rodriguez has expressed determination to seek clarity through all available channels.

Community support in Laredo and College Station has included memorials and fundraisers aiding expenses and potential scholarships in her name.

Austin Police have stood by their investigative steps, noting cooperation with the medical examiner and commitment to accuracy.

Discussions around the case underscore broader awareness of mental health resources and thorough procedures in sensitive investigations.

As results are awaited, those close to Aguilera focus on honoring her memory amid the process.