UPDATE: APD Detectives Release Video Footage Related to Homicide Investigation

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The Austin Police Department (APD) has released video footage related to the ongoing homicide investigation of Cristian Rangel, a 24-year-old man whose body was found in a field on April 19, 2024. The footage shows Rangel entering a white GMC Terrain at a Walmart parking lot shortly before he went missing. Investigators have identified Kamery Wooldridge as the driver of the vehicle, and she has been charged with Tampering with a Human Corpse after it was determined she disposed of Rangel's body. Wooldridge was arrested on June 4, 2024, and is currently out on bond. The APD is actively seeking information from the public, especially from anyone who may have witnessed events in the Walmart parking lot on the day of Rangel's disappearance.

The family of Rangel is devastated by the loss and is hopeful for justice, urging the community to assist in uncovering details surrounding his death. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for tips leading to an arrest. The investigation is ongoing, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in solving this tragic case.

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