Victim identified following homicide near I-35 in South Austin

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Austin, Texas
7700 block of the South Interstate 35 service road
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Austin Texas in Austin, Texas: On a Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to a call at about 1:40 p.m. and found the body of 40‑year‑old Francesca Ortiz near the northbound side of the South Interstate 35 service road in South Austin. The woman was lying in a grassy area behind the Waters at Bluff Springs apartment complex and had suffered blunt force trauma. She was pronounced dead on scene, and no suspect has been identified.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Francesca Ortiz Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Victim identified following homicide near I-35 in South Austin

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