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19-year-old convicted carjacker sentenced to 25 years for fatally dragging victim
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio: Zachariah Aguirre, 19, gets 25 years for the 2023 carjacking murder of 80-year-old Larry Brister, dragged as Aguirre drove off. First of three co-defendants sentenced, last to take a plea.
Key takeaway First of three co-defendants sentenced, last to take a plea.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The sentencing of Zachariah Aguirre to 25 years for the fatal carjacking of 80-year-old Larry Brister brings some closure to the community, but the case also raises concerns about public safety in Terrell Hills and surrounding areas. As the first of three co-defendants to be sentenced, Aguirre's punishment sets a precedent for the remaining cases. The fact that Aguirre was the last to take a plea deal suggests that the prosecution had a strong case, which may impact the sentencing of the other defendants. The community will be watching to see how the remaining co-defendants are sentenced, and whether the punishments will be similar to Aguirre's. The carjacking murder of Larry Brister was a shocking crime that affected many in the area, and the sentencing of Aguirre and his co-defendants will be closely followed by residents of Terrell Hills and San Antonio.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio: Zachariah Aguirre, 19, gets 25 years for the 2023 carjacking murder of 80-year-old Larry Brister, dragged as Aguirre drove off. First of three co-defendants sentenced, last to take a plea.
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