Woman Charged With Witness Tampering in 2024 Murder Case
The development follows a 2025 guilty plea related to the death of 24-year-old Cristian Rangel.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Crime — General
Xzaria White-Wooldridge was recently charged with felony witness-tampering in connection to the 2024 death of 24-year-old Cristian Rangel. Rangel, who went missing in April 2024, was discovered dead in an Austin greenbelt eleven days later.
Why it matters
The case sheds light on the complex legal aftermath of the 2024 murder investigation, which was complicated by the state of the remains. Investigators continue to process the layers of criminal activity surrounding the victim's disappearance.
Official court filings confirm 11 days passed between the victim's disappearance and discovery, though forensic evidence collection was significantly hindered by the condition of the remains. Legal proceedings remain ongoing following a 2025 guilty plea.
The players
Xzaria White-Wooldridge
An individual recently charged with felony witness-tampering related to the ongoing case.
Cristian Rangel
The 24-year-old victim whose death in 2024 sparked the investigation.
Kamery Wooldridge
A defendant who pleaded guilty in 2025 to tampering with human remains.
The details
Xzaria White-Wooldridge now faces felony charges following the discovery of court records detailing witness-tampering allegations. This follows the 2025 conviction of Kamery Wooldridge, who pleaded guilty to tampering with human remains. The original 2024 investigation into the death of Cristian Rangel was hindered by the state of the body, which made forensic testing particularly challenging for investigators.
Timeline
April 8, 2024: Cristian Rangel went missing.
April 19, 2024: The victim was found dead in an Austin greenbelt.
2025: Kamery Wooldridge entered a guilty plea for tampering with human remains.
September 2026: Xzaria White-Wooldridge faced witness-tampering charges.
The Texas Context
This case continues a series of legal developments stemming from the 2024 Austin greenbelt death investigation. The recent charges extend the prosecution's efforts to address witness interference following a prior guilty plea.
The charges filed this month serve as a reminder of the extended legal timelines often associated with local criminal investigations. Residents should watch for upcoming court proceedings as the state continues its prosecution of the case.
The takeaway
The legal fallout from this 2024 case remains active as prosecutors address witness-tampering allegations. Keep an eye on local court dockets for future hearings regarding these felony charges.
Further reading
For more updates on legal matters in the city, see our Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KXAN.
