Denise Tijerina's Family Awaits Justice | Texas News

Denise Tijerina’s family is shattered by grief and frustrated by the slow legal process after her tragic death in southeast Austin. Her daughter, Jalyn, recalls her mother as fun, loving, and real — a life now irrevocably altered by violence. The suspect, Samuel Boardman, was initially arrested for aggravated assault, released on $5,000 bond, then re-arrested for murder with a $125,000 bond — later reduced to $75,000 — and has been out on bond since April under an ankle monitor. Family members struggle to reconcile how this could be seen as an accident, especially after Boardman allegedly left Denise to die. Legal experts say bond reductions are common if a defendant isn’t considered a flight risk, and Boardman’s attorney says his family is devastated and praying for the Tijerina family. As the case drags on, loved ones cling to memories of Denise — the realest person they knew — who never deserved this. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f2e550c47b664e4