Families, investigators remain haunted by unsolved Texas yogurt shop murders
Summary
In 1991, four teenage girls were murdered and the crime remained unsolved for decades in Austin, Texas. In 2025, DNA evidence linked a deceased serial killer, Robert Eugene Brashers, to the case, leading to the exoneration of four men who were wrongfully convicted and a $35 million settlement from the city in 2026.Key Facts
- The murders happened on December 6, 1991, at an "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!" shop in Austin.
- The victims were Eliza Thomas, Sarah Harbison, Jennifer Harbison, and Amy Ayers.
- The girls were tied up, shot, and the shop was set on fire.
- Four men were previously arrested and convicted but later found innocent.
- DNA testing in September 2025 identified Robert Eugene Brashers, a deceased serial killer and rapist, as the real suspect.
- A judge officially cleared the four wrongfully accused men on February 19, 2026.
- In May 2026, Austin agreed to pay a $35 million settlement split among the exonerated men.
- Investigators and families have hoped DNA evidence would eventually solve the case, providing some closure.
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