Austin Police ID Victim, Suspect In Deadly Domestic Disturbance

AUSTIN, TX — Police have identified the suspect and victim connected to what police are calling a possible murder that occurred last week.

The incident dates to Thursday, March 1, when police responded to 5413 La Loma Lane in the eastern portion of the county just after the noon hour. A caller told police an acquaintance had claimed to have killed his wife two days before. Police arrived to the scene with the help of the caller, who was an acquaintance of the suspect. Once there, police spotted both the couple's vehicles in the driveway but learned from the woman's employer that she hadn't shown up for work in two days.

A search warrant was secured to enter the home, and a SWAT team was mobilized after the man barricaded himself inside the home. Eventually, the man exited the house and was promptly arrested. SWAT team members and paramedics entered the building and found the deceased woman.

The victim was identified as Patricia Campos, 54. Jose Israel Amaya, 39, was arrested after being charged with murder, a first-degree felony.

Homicide Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at 512-477-3588, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS, text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

>>> Jose Israel Amaya booking photo provided by Austin Police Department