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Man arrested in Austin murder after victim found in cardboard box
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Man arrested in Austin murder after victim found in cardboard box

  • November 18, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) — Austin police have arrested a man in connection with a homicide that occurred Thursday evening on Victory Drive, according to the Austin Police Department.

Police found Robert Wentworth dead inside a large cardboard box behind a bus stop at 4107 Victory Dr. around 5:22 p.m. Nov. 13.

Investigators learned that Wentworth had been living with Aidan Hunt, 24, who lived just a few hundred yards from where the victim was found.

Police searched Hunt’s home and found evidence related to the murder. Hunt was charged with first-degree murder in Wentworth’s death.

The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested Hunt Sunday on Lamar Boulevard without incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Austin Police at 512-974-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

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