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Man Stomps Library Patron to Death in Unprovoked Attack
Texas man accused of killing library patron with head stomping after unprovoked assault.
In brief
Texas man accused of killing library patron with head stomping after unprovoked assault. Daniel Vasquez, 31, faces first-degree felony murder charge for beating and stomping 62-year-old Alonzo Mabry to death at Austin Central Library in unprovoked attack. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Man Stomps Library Patron to Death
A 31-year-old Texas man is accused of killing a 62-year-old man by beating and stomping on his head during an unprovoked attack at Austin's Central Library.
“Daniel Vasquez”
Charged with First-Degree Felony Murder
Police arrested Daniel Vasquez last week and charged him with first-degree felony murder in the slaying of Alonzo Mabry.
Unprovoked Attack at Library
Officers responded to the Austin Central Library on March 11 for a 911 call about a man allegedly stomping on the head of another person.
Police Chief Also Called 911
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis was at the library on unrelated business and also called 911 before detaining Vasquez.
Surveillance Footage Shows Attack
Investigators obtained surveillance footage that allegedly showed Vasquez and Mabry sitting at neighboring computer stations before the attack.
Vasquez Stomped Mabry's Head
Vasquez allegedly struck Mabry in the head with his elbow, rendering him unconscious, then stomped on his head three or four times.
Witness Reported No Reaction
A witness told investigators Vasquez remained stoic throughout the attack, saying he had no reaction after the assault.
Vasquez Continued Watching Videos
Immediately afterward, Vasquez reportedly returned to the same computer and continued watching videos next to the unconscious Mabry.
Mabry Died Three Months Later
Mabry died from severe brain injuries three months after the attack on June 12, 2026.
Medical Examiner's Findings
A medical examiner determined Mabry's cause of death was complications of blunt-force head trauma and classified it as a homicide.
Vasquez Booked into Jail
Police booked Vasquez into the Travis County Jail on October 15 after obtaining the murder warrant.
Vasquez's History of Violence
The Austin American-Statesman reported Vasquez has a history of violence and mental health struggles, including punching a bus driver in February 2024 and spitting on a police officer.
Bond and Court Date
Vasquez is held on $300,000 bond and scheduled to appear in court on October 22, 2026.
Vasquez's Alleged Motive
Another witness reportedly told investigators they believed the assailant was trying to kill Mabry.
The takeaway
Daniel Vasquez, 31, faces first-degree felony murder charge for beating and stomping 62-year-old Alonzo Mabry to death at Austin Central Library in unprovoked attack.
