Martin Gutierrez, a 25-year-old Hispanic man from Austin, Texas, was reported missing on November 19, 2018 after a night out on Rainey Street. Surveillance placed him at bars including Lustre Pearl and Alibi; his brother Mitchell Gutierrez said his behavior on the footage looked uncharacteristically erratic. Family and friends mounted an extensive search and offered a $10,000 reward.

On November 26, 2018 a body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Riverside Drive and the next day was identified as Martin. He was found with his identification and bank cards on him. The Travis County Medical Examiner ruled cause of death as drowning and the manner accidental, noting a bruise on the lower head but no skull fractures or brain injury; alcohol was present and no prescription or illicit drugs were detected. Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play and announced no arrests or suspects. Martin’s family has expressed continuing doubts and wants clearer answers.

Did anyone who knew Martin or was in downtown Austin that night see him after he left the bars?