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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.

Family gathers for Esme Barrera rosary

Family and friends are gathering Monday in El Paso to pay respects to Austin's first homicide victim of the year.

Barrera murder spurs social media buzz

Friends and even strangers are turning to social media to help find the person responsible for killing Esme Barrera, 29, on New Year's Day.

APD seeks tips in Barrera killing

Austin police are seeking tips in the New Year's Day murder of Esme Barrera, 29, in her Central Austin home.

Passing out free pepper spray

On Thursday, Resist Attack passed out free pepper spray to scared residents in the King Street area. 

Chief says report was handled properly

A woman who says she was randomly attacked on New Year's Day is concerned Austin police did not file her complaint fast enough. The police chief said the

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