A 21-year-old woman was killed in Travis County on Tuesday, prompting various groups to call for improved mental health resources in the area. Court records indicate that a 19-year-old, Keziah Titus, has been accused of killing her relative inside their home in northeast Austin.
Deputies arrested Titus on murder charges and her arrest affidavit details a violent incident where she admitted to killing one family member, attempting to kill another, and planning to kill one more. She called 911 stating that her mission was to assassinate somebody, but it went wrong.
Additional court records reveal that Titus had been arrested in April 2023 on misdemeanor family violence charges. She was able to post bond and get out of jail within three days with one of the conditions being mental health supervision. However, the specifics of the mental health resources provided to her cannot be disclosed by the County Attorney’s Office due to limitations in resources.
The need for a mental health diversion center in Travis County has been emphasized by the office, highlighting the importance of such facilities in situations like Titus’. As of now, Titus does not have an attorney listed and updates on the case will be provided by KXAN.
