A 21-year-old woman was killed in Travis County, Texas, and the recent incident has brought attention to the lack of adequate mental health resources in the area. According to various reports, Keziah Titus, a 19-year-old relative of the victim, was arrested on murder charges after a violent episode. In her arrest affidavit, Titus admitted to killing one family member, attempting to kill another, and planning to kill more individuals. She stated that her “mission was to assassinate somebody” but it went wrong.
Titus had been arrested earlier in April 2023 on misdemeanor family violence charges and released on bond within three days with a condition of receiving mental health supervision as part of her release terms. However, specific details about the level of mental health services she received cannot be disclosed by the County Attorney’s Office. They acknowledge the limited availability of such resources and stress the urgent need for a mental health diversion center in Travis County. This facility is currently under construction to address the growing mental health challenges faced by individuals in the area.
At this time, Titus does not have legal representation listed. KXAN will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.