AUSTIN, Texas - The state is removing homeless camps and relocating homeless people in Austin. It’s a directive that was sent out by Governor Greg Abbott.

This comes after a man who was wanted for murder was found earlier this month camping in the city.

Victim's sister speaks out

Local perspective:

"Very free spirit," Zianne Janssen, Michelle Vasquez’s sister, said.

That is how Janssen described her sister. They hung out every day.

"We made it a point to see each other every day, and now it’s just like I’m waiting for her," Janssen said.

Michelle Vasquez

Vasquez was dating Severiano Valdonado. Janssen described the relationship as tumultuous.

"A week prior to this, he held her hostage, he had tied her up, he wouldn't let her leave and stuff like that. And one day, I picked her u

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