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Case: 23-1031251
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 8:15 p.m.
Location: 10900 block of Mickelson Drive
Deceased: Jesse Rivera Jr, Hispanic male, 08/23/1971
Arrested: Jesse Anthony Rivera, Hispanic male, 31-years-old
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call in the 10900 block of Mickelson Drive.
Officers arrived on the scene, and Jesse Anthony Rivera came out of the house shortly after, surrendering without incident. Officers entered the house and found his father, Jesse Rivera Jr., suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds and blunt-force trauma to the head. The victim died on the scene.
Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview Jesse Anthony Rivera and other witnesses. Investigators believe that Jesse Anthony Rivera struck his father in the head with a blunt object several times, then stabbed him, causing his death.
Jesse Anthony Rivera was arrested and charged with murder.
Anyone with any information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 22nd homicide of 2023.