On Monday, the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office released new information concerning the death investigation of Martin Gutierrez.
A spokesperson told EverythingLubbock.com that Gutierrez, 25, died from drowning. His death was ruled as accidental.
According to the autopsy report, obtained by KXAN.com, there was a bruise on the lower part of Gutierrez’s head, but no skull fracture or brain injuries. This injury was listed as “blunt force trauma of the head,” and the office noted that he had bruising on his scalp.
They also found generalized swelling in his brain and chest cavities.
The report also stated that Gutierrez had his ID and his banking cards on him when he was found. It added that he was a proficient swimmer, with no history of seizure disorder and no history of illicit or prescription drug use.
The report said that they found alcohol in his blood, but no prescription drugs.
Gutierrez, who was originally from Big Spring, graduated from Texas Tech University with a business degree in December 2017.
He was last seen around 1:00 a.m. in Austin on Monday, November 19, 2018.
A family member said he had been out with friends at the bars on Rainey Street at the time of his disappearance.
Emergency responders found a body floating in the Colorado River, specifically Lady Bird Lake, a week later on Monday, November 26.
The next day, the Austin Police Department and family confirmed the body was Gutierrez.
Despite the medical examiner’s findings, the Gutierrez’s family told KXAN.com they don’t believe his death was accidental. They are still unclear about what happened in the early morning hours when he disappeared and how his body wound up in the lake.