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19-year-old convicted carjacker sentenced to 25 years for fatally dragging victim
By KEYE at CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio: Zachariah Aguirre, 19, gets 25 years for the 2023 carjacking murder of 80-year-old Larry Brister, dragged as Aguirre drove off. First of three co-defendants sentenced, last to take a plea.
Key takeaway First of three co-defendants sentenced, last to take a plea.
Why this matters in Westlake News
The sentencing of Zachariah Aguirre to 25 years for the fatal carjacking of 80-year-old Larry Brister in San Antonio may have implications for how similar cases are handled in the Austin area, including West Lake Hills . As the first of three co-defendants to be sentenced, Aguirre's plea and subsequent sentencing may set a precedent for the remaining defendants. The severity of the sentence reflects the gravity of the crime, and it will be worth watching how this case influences the approach to carjacking cases in Travis County. The fact that Aguirre was the last to take a plea also raises questions about the effectiveness of plea negotiations in such cases. As the community in West Lake Hills and surrounding areas continues to grapple with issues of public safety, the outcome of this case may inform discussions about crime prevention and justice in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio: Zachariah Aguirre, 19, gets 25 years for the 2023 carjacking murder of 80-year-old Larry Brister, dragged as Aguirre drove off. First of three co-defendants sentenced, last to take a plea.
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