How Police Finally Solved Austin’s Most Notorious Cold Case

For decades, police in Austin searched for the person who murdered four teenage girls at an Austin frozen yogurt shop in 1991. The case became notorious not only because of the brutality of the crime but also because of investigators’ tactics: Two young men, imprisoned after police officers secured their confessions, were later released when new evidence pointed to their innocence.

Staff writer Michael Hall’s first story about the case, “ Under the Gun ,” detailed the flaws in that initial investigation. This week, Hall was back on the case as Austin police announced new DNA evidence that points to an entirely different suspect. TM Audio subscribers can listen to this article. Subscribe today for audio stories, bonus podcast episodes, and much more. Already a subscriber? Log