p1D¢23202704 THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE AUSTIN CITY MUNICIPAL COURT x. § JESSE ANTHONY RIVERA § CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL COURT AFFIDAVIT FOR WARRANT OF ARREST AND DETENTION ‘The undersigned Affiant, who after being duly sworn by me, on oath, makes the following statement; have good reason to believe and do believe that: (Suspect) Jesse Anthony Rivera (Race) HISPANIC/LATINO (Sex) MALE (OB) 04/30/1991 On or about 04-13-2023, in the incorporated limits ofthe City of Atstn, ‘County of Travis, Texas, did then and thee commit the offense of: MURDER-(Ist Degree Felony) ‘Your affiant, Detective Christopher Anderson #6421, has been commissioned as a Peace Officer with the Austin Police Department since January 2, 2009, and is currently assigned as a Detective to the Violent Crime Division, Homicide Unit. Your affiant has obtained the following information from various Sources, including personal knowledge, information and facts gathered by other peace officers during the ‘course of the investigation, suspect and witness statements, and information contained in Austin Police Incident Report 23-1031521. On April 13, 2023, at approximately 8:15 P.M., uniformed officers were dispatched to 10913 Mickelson Drive, Austin, Travis County, Texas, for a Shoot/Stab Hotshot call. Multiple 9-1-1 callers were reportiog the death of a family member. One of the 9-1-1 callers, who identified himself as Jesse “Anthony” Rivera UL, a Hispanic male, bom on April 30, 1991, requested an “ambulance and the cops", Anthony informed the 9-1-1 call taker that he had just killed someone that wasn't his dad, When the 9-1-1 caller taker asked how he Killed him, Anthony stated, “I hit him in the head with the bat at first. And then, uh, took him down and then, uh, got a knife and then, uh, was trying-just trying to do a kill thing, to kill him in his neck.” Uniformed officers arrived at the residence a short time later, As officers were setting up containment, Anthony exited the residence while stil on the phone with the 9-1-1 call taker. Officers detained Anthony, and noticed what appeared to be blood on his left elbow as he was being detained. After Anthony was detained, uniformed officers made entry into the residence where they observed blood on the wall and floor. As they began searching for the victim, they located him lying on the floor with obvious trauma to his head that appeared to be consistent with both blunt force and sharp force trauma. While on scene officers observed a bloody knife and two bloody baseball bats within the room the victim was in. Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services (A/TCEMS) and Austin Fired Department (AFD) began to assess the victim; however, his injuries were incompatible with life. The victim was pronounced deceased by Dr. Escott at 8:34 P.M. The victim was later identified as Jesse Anthony Rivera, Jr., a Hispanic male born August 23, 1971. The decedent was also identified as Anthony's father. Your Affiant conducted an interview with Anthony and read the Miranda Waring to him; advising him of his rights. Anthony waived his rights and agreed to speak with your Affiant. ‘Austin Police Departipent Incident #:22-1031251 Officer: Christopher Anderson 6421 Badge #: 6421 Filed in District Court of Travis County, TX on 04/16/2023 at 07:58 AM Velva L. Price, District ClerkDuring the conversation with Anthony, he stated the decedent had become a different person in the past couple of weeks, Anthony stated the decedent had become more aggressive with him, Your affiant asked Anthony to clarify what he meant by more aggressive. Anthony stated the decedent woulda’t respond to ‘him when he tried to have conversations him and instead would ignore him. Your affiant asked what happened tonight, Anthony stated the decedent was giving him weird looks and he overheard the decedent and his grandmother having a conversation in the kitchen. Your affiant asked Anthony to elaborate on what he overheard them saying. Anthony wouldn't elaborate, only stating that the decedent and his grandmother would get real quiet and give him weird looks when he walked into the kitchen. Anthony stated the decedent walked by him and gave him a weird look that made him feel like he hhad to do because that wasn't his father, Your Affiant asked Anthony whet he means he says “Do what I have to do.” Anthony restated that he ‘Went into the decedent’s room to do what he had to do. Your Affiant asked Anthony to clarify what he ‘meant. Anthony stated, “I basically went in there with a baseball bat and hit him in the head a few times. He (the decedent) fell out of the bed and then he started snoring, I hit him a couple more times, And then I Went and got a knife out of drawer.” Anthony clarified that he retrieved the knife from the kitchen Grawer. Anthony described the knife as being similar to a Chef's knife. Anthony said it was silver knife with a silver handle that a purple lining around it. ‘Your Afiant asked Anthony what he did with the knife after he retrieved it from the kitchen. Anthony Stated, “That after he (the decedent) was already slumped over... remember...he was trying to get up ‘gain, well he didn’t get up all the way but after [hit him he was getting up and I had to do what I had to do. And the first thing I did was go right here and right here.” Anthony stated, "It was kind of a struggle but it was either me or him, like I said.” ‘Your Affiant asked Anthony if the decedent fought back. Anthony said the decedent only fought back after the initial struggle. Anthony states, “The initial blow to the bead,” Anthony goes on to describe the ttack with the baseball bat. Anthony told your affiant that after he initially struck the decedent with the baseball bat, the decedent got out of the bed and they began to struggle for the baseball. Anthony told your affiant that he pulled the baseball bat away from the decedent and struck him in the head again. Anthony said he put the baseball bat up next to the door that enters the room. Anthony stated, “I was trying to kill him, So went and got the kitchen knife and started, just basically going for the neck. I was just trying to get it done quick because I didn't know what 1 was doing,” Anthony said he stabbed the decedent multiple times because he was just trying “to get him over, get it done.” ‘Your Affiant asked Anthony what happened after he stabbed the decedent. Anthony stated the decedent ‘was still trying to get up and was struggling. Anthony described the decedent lying on his left side, Anthony said he stabbed in the neck again to try and get it over with. Anthony said he walked in and out of the room a few times because he thought the decedent was done, but he kept hearing him gurgling so he got the baseball bat again. Anthony said he was just trying hit him in the a few more times because he as just trying to finish him (the decedent), Anthony said he left the decedent's room and went to the kitchen. Anthony said he paced back and forth in the kitchen for a bit and then retumed to the decedent's room. Anthony said he grabbed the baseball bat again and struck the decedent again because he wes still alive, Anthony stated he could sce that the decedent was still alive so he grabbed the knife again and bbegam to stab him in the neck. Anthony stated, “I don’t know an efficient kill with e knife. I figured the Filed in District Court of Travis County, TX on 04/16/2023 at 07:58 AM Velva L. Price, District Clerkbest way todo it was at an angle with a knife, like this.” Anthony stated he left the room four to five times and that he was getting “pissed” that the decedent hadn’t died yet because he didn’t want him to suffer, Anthony said he was trying to get it done as quickly as he could. Anthony stated, “Like I said, I don’t know how to kill someone efficiently with a knife.” On April 14, 2023, your affiant attended the autopsy of Jesse Rivers. Your affiant received information from the pathologist, Doctor Gonzalez that Jesse Rivera, Jr, sustained sharp force trauma and blunt force trauma to his head and neck, and the manner of death ‘was homicide, Based on the totality ofthe circumstances, affiant believes there i sufficient probable cause to support the charging of Jesse Anthony Rivera II, a Hispanic male, born Apri 30, 1991, with Murder in the sharp force/ blunt force trauma death of Jesse Rivera, Ia Hispanic male, bom August 18, 1971, besed we but Petlmited to, Anthony's statements, evidence gathered atthe scene and the Travis County Medica! Examiner’s Office [TCME 23-0225), , | SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this 15 day of Apr, 2023. BSE a ey ga go” Bye a at etn > Se 3 Sb fsty SOE Oe pee, pa ars BE veg SPD GIG EG Dilective Christopher Andetson 641 ‘Affiant County of Tavis, Texas (CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL COURT MAGISTRATE’S DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE tis the 15 day of Apr 2023, I hereby acknowledge that Ihave examined the foregoing affidavit and have determined ‘hat probable cause exists forthe issuance of an arrest warrant for the individual rccused Se oe SET at eh oa po wh SEDI PE oh on speeas ®t Boe iG Phe oy SOLO FEE Ss Ne ones i 5 x L pe 2 SO ta Ps Pa NS a ah sD Disco onacutrimant aes ae ot Ronald Meyerson County of Travis, Texas CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL COURT Stone bythe etd affant, submitted to me by reliable electron means, and subsequetly swom toby the sid afin before ‘me through an electronic broadcast system, ‘Austin Police Departnent Incident #22-1031251 Office: Christophe: Anderson 6421 Budge #: 6421 Filed In District Court of Travis County, TX on 04/16/2023 at 07:58 AM Volva L. Price, District Clerk.D-1-DC-23-202704 ‘ORDER OF COMMITMENT TO THE SHERIFF OF TRAVIS COUNTY. GREETINGS: JESSE ANTHONY RIVERA who having been brought before me 4/15/2023 at BY om. charged with the offense: ( {st Felony MURDER, is COMMITTED to the CUSTODY of the SHERIFF of Travis County, Texas, to be detained unless he complies with the conditions of bond set on this date or any amendment or modification thereof. 1. Defendant is ordered to appear in: Court Administration Office, Room 1.218 BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, 509 W. 11th Street Instanter 2. ff defendant isin custody on the above date, the SHERIFF is hereby ordered to present said defendant in the above Court on sald appearance date and at all times said charge(s) or accusation(s) are called before said Court. 3, Bail is hereby set as follows: (000 DO + (Psa “ FoF colnsel; asked the person jested] (did not request) 4. The magistrate informed the person of the person's right to request appointr whether the person wants to request appointment of counsel; and the person, appointment of counsel 5. Defendant____is/__is not ordered to install a vehicle ignition interlock Sdays of release on bond. Defendant is not to operate any motor vehicle unless the vehicle is equipped with that device. Report to the Interlock office within 3 working days of release (for location call 512-854-9381). 6. Bond is acceptable if in compliance with Articles 17.03, 17.031, 17.04, and/or 17.08 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The undersigned hereby certifies that the defendant has been warned of his rights under Art. 1 of Criminal Procedure. HEREIN FAIL NOT but of this ORDER make due return showing how you have executed si Attorney Judge of the ( Municipal / Retained Appointed Courtof (Cy of Austin Travis Gounty-f $ SSF ), Texas (Acting as Magistrate)” Warrant: ‘TN: 9238576858 TRS:AO01 Cause No.:_ The State of Texas vs. Name: JESSE ANTHONY RIVERA Address: 10913 MICKELSON City: AUSTIN. = TX 78747 DOB: 4/30/1991 _Sex:M _Race:W__Ethnic:H__MNI: 1561231 Booking #: 2307936 Charge No.: 1 010¢23202704 SHERIFF'S RETURN CAMETOHANDTHIS___dayof_APR167S 29 __ at 9:38 o'clock_4 wm. and executed this, day of APR16 273, 20__at_2 3 o'dock_A om, by placing the accused in jal in Travis County, Texas. Sally Hernandez pears "S19 by Deptity ‘nvald Barcode Semngs Y Filed in District Court of Travis County, TX on 04/16/2023 at 07:58 AM Velva L. Price, District Clerk SHERIFF OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS