Heidi Broussard, the missing Austin mother found dead in the trunk of a car on Thursday was strangled to death, the Harris County Medical Examiner has determined.
#Breaking— Major development in #HeidiBroussard investigation- Harris Co. Medical Examiner determines the 33-year-old mother was strangled to death. So far, no murder charges…while Maygen Humphrey (left) is facing multiple counts of kidnapping. More on @NBCNightlyNews pic.twitter.com/baxJ3IhZhx
— Sam Brock (@SamBrockNBC) December 20, 2019
NBC News reporter Sam Brock confirmed the medical examiner’s finding early Friday evening. As previously reported, 33-year-old Magen Fieramusca, reportedly a close friend of Broussard’s, is in custody and charged with two counts of kidnapping and one count of tampering with a corpse.
Authorities have not yet announced any murder charges in the case.
This is a developing story. CrimeOnline will provide further updates when more information is available.
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