AUSTIN, Texas – On New Year’s Eve five years ago, a Houston mother received the devastating news that her daughter’s body had been found in a patch of woods in East Austin. Nicole Coleman, a 23-year-old college student, was described as a bright and talented individual who had struggled with mental health issues since her teenage years. Her family continues to grieve and seek justice for her untimely death.
Following Nicole Coleman’s move from Houston to Austin in 2018, her body was discovered by a cyclist and a walker on December 31, 2018, in the woods off Ed Bluestein Boulevard. She was found deceased, nude, and showing signs of obvious trauma, according to the Austin Police Department. Despite numerous attempts to gather leads and suspects, no arrests have been made in connection to her murder.
The last sighting of Nicole Coleman was captured on surveillance footage at a convenience store just days before her tragic death. Her family and authorities are calling on the public for any information that could lead to solving the case. Detectives remain hopeful that advancements in DNA technology may provide new leads and ultimately bring closure to the case.
Nicole Coleman’s family, along with local law enforcement, urge anyone with information to come forward and report it to Crime Stoppers. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest. The search for justice and closure for Nicole Coleman and her loved ones continues in Austin, Texas.
(Call to Action: Anyone with information about Nicole Coleman’s case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477. The public’s assistance is crucial in order to bring justice for Nicole Coleman and her family.)