Woman Charged in Austin Witness Tampering Case
Xzaria White-Wooldridge faces charges related to the 2024 death of 24-year-old Cristian Rangel.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Crime — General
Authorities charged Xzaria White-Wooldridge with felony witness-tampering in connection with the 2024 death of Cristian Rangel. Rangel, 24, was found deceased in the Austin greenbelt following an 11-day search.
Why it matters
The charges represent a new legal development in a case involving the death of a young man and the subsequent tampering with human remains by another individual. The investigation highlights the complexities of gathering evidence in cases where the condition of the remains poses significant forensic challenges.
Xzaria White-Wooldridge currently faces felony witness-tampering charges following the 2025 guilty plea of Kamery Wooldridge for tampering with human remains. Forensic testing on the 24-year-old victim remained challenging due to the condition of the body.
The players
Xzaria White-Wooldridge
She is a suspect currently facing felony witness-tampering charges related to the ongoing investigation.
Kamery Wooldridge
She previously pleaded guilty to tampering with human remains in 2025.
Cristian Rangel
He was a 24-year-old man who went missing and was later found dead in an Austin greenbelt.
The details
Court records indicate that investigators identified the charges against Xzaria White-Wooldridge this month. These developments follow the 2025 conviction of Kamery Wooldridge, who admitted to tampering with human remains after Cristian Rangel was discovered in the Austin greenbelt.
Timeline
April 8, 2024: Cristian Rangel went missing.
April 19, 2024: The body of Cristian Rangel was found in the Austin greenbelt.
2025: Kamery Wooldridge pleaded guilty to tampering with human remains.
September 2026: Xzaria White-Wooldridge faced felony witness-tampering charges.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of prosecutions tied to the 2025 plea of Kamery Wooldridge for tampering with human remains. The legal progression reflects how authorities continue to pursue secondary charges after initial guilty pleas in complex death investigations.
The charges and ongoing investigation serve as a reminder of the security protocols in place for Austin greenbelt areas. Residents are encouraged to stay alert and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement to assist in maintaining neighborhood safety.
The takeaway
Legal authorities often pursue additional charges such as witness tampering to build comprehensive cases against all involved parties. Tracking these developments provides clarity on how cases involving human remains are navigated through the judicial system.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KXAN.
