Jennifer Rae Cave, 21, a former Corpus Christi resident, moved to Austin shortly after graduating from King High School

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King grad killed in Austin

Police get warrant for murder

By Icess Fernandez Caller-Times
August 20, 2005





Jennifer Rae Cave, 21, a former Corpus Christi resident, was found dead Thursday night in an Austin apartment complex, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Cave, who moved to Austin shortly after graduating from King High School, was reported missing Wednesday night or Thursday after she did not report to work Wednesday, said family friend Sid Smith.

Cave was to start work as a secretary at an Austin law firm Wednesday, Smith said.

Her body was found at the Orange Tree Condominiums at 2529 Rio Grande St., the American-Statesman reported.

The Austin Police Department obtained a warrant for Colton Aaron Pitonyak, 22, on a first-degree murder charge. Police still are looking for Pitonyak, a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and a student at the University of Texas at Austin. Police officials were unavailable Saturday.

Smith remembers Cave as an energetic and smart person.

"She was a wonderful person," he said. "A bright kid, outgoing and a good student."

Smith said the family hasn't made funeral arrangements yet. Cave's mother, Sharon, a former Caller-Times employee, was in Austin on Saturday and could not be reached for comment.

"I'm hoping that after a little time, and I know things will never be the same, they will be able to move on," Smith said.

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