AUSTIN, Texas – A man was arrested and charged with murder for killing his ex-girlfriend, police said.
What we know:
Police said on Oct. 5, around 11:53 a.m., officers responded to a call that reported seeing a body at 4406 Avenue A #3.
When officers arrived, they found a woman dead in her bedroom. The victim was later identified as 28-year-old Nitza Debiase.
The investigation showed Debiase was attacked and strangled by her ex-boyfriend, 26-year-old Paul Allen. Allen left the area after the attack.
On Oct. 9, Allen was found and arrested. He was charged with first-degree murder.
Anyone with information is asked to 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.
The Source: Information from the Austin Police Department
