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Despite no DNA, Brown is prime suspect

In the wake of homicide suspect James Loren Brown's autopsy report being released, Police Chief Art Acevedo is addressing the public on the investigation into

No DNA tying Brown to Barrera scene

Autopsy reports for the suspect in Esme Barrera's murder show the 25-year-old died by asphyxia.

Friends skeptical in Barrera case break

Friends of Esme Barrera, 29, told KXAN they are hopeful police have identified who killed their beloved friend, but think this case is still far from closed.

Barrera suspect worked as waiter

James Loren Brown worked as a waiter at the IHOP restaurant near Downtown Austin and co-workers say he was well-liked and a hard worker.

Timeline: The Esme Barrera murder case

The killing of 29-year-old Esme Barrera frightened neighborhoods surrounding the University of Texas at Austin and appeared to stump police. But they got a big

Chief 'hopeful' about closing Esme case

While Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said there is a predator who is no longer among the community, he was reluctant to say early Friday morning that Esme

Suspect in Barrera death took own life

Police announced on Thursday that a man who committed suicide this month might be connected to the murder and assaults in the north campus area.

Police meet with UT-area businesses

Austin police will be talking with University of Texas-area businesses about ongoing crime and safety concerns.

Acevedo says police are pursuing leads

Wednesday night the police chief spoke at the North University Neighborhood Association to address people's concerns in the wake of the murder of Esme Barrera.

Returning UT students learn of homicide

Over the winter break, UT officials sent out an alert warning students of an assault and a homicide on New Year's Day.  However, few students actually took

Memorial held for Esme Barrera

More than 400 people turned out to remember a music mentor who was slain on New Year's Day.

Barrera benefit concert at Club 1808

There will be a benefit concert in memory of Esme Barrera at Club 1808 on East 12th Street. Bands will begin playing at 6 p.m., and proceeds will go to the

Esme murder: 'Somebody knows something'

"Somebody knows something, and fortunately, criminals like to talk," said Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, heading the effort to find Esme Barrera's killer.

Barrera killing highlights APD staffing

The killing of a beloved teaching assistant and music mentor has renewed a conversation about Austin police staffing numbers.

Benefit concert set for Barrera family

Thursday's benefit concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Scoot Inn, located at 1308 E. 4th Street. Organizers said all proceeds will go to Esme Barrera's family.

Students concerned about campus safety

A volunteer program on the University of Texas campus aims to keep students safe by keeping them from walking home alone.

Sites can be misleading in Barrera case

The desire to catch Esme Barrera’s killer is leading to several tips but also some misinformation.

Waterloo Records family remembers Esme

Jessie Johnson, from the Waterloo family, remembers Barrera and the light she brought to many lives.

Esme Barrera laid to rest

Family and friends gathered Tuesday to pay their respects to a 29-year-old teaching assistant killed New Year's Day.

Police talk to neighbors about Barrera

Police Chief Art Acevedo told a crowd of more than 100 concerned citizens Monday night that APD is committed to finding Esme Barrera's killer.

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