Murder Charge Filed in Jensen Anders Fentanyl Death

Family members and advocates gathered at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown as officials announced a murder charge in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders. Anders’ mother, Anita Anders, stood alongside other parents and grandparents who have lost loved ones to fentanyl, many offering support to one another during the news conference.

Authorities said Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in the case. Under Texas law, a person can face a murder charge if distributing fentanyl leads to a fatal overdose.

Anita Anders, center, the mother of Jensen Anders, is comforted by Joann Lopez and other mothers of fentanyl victims during a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials announced that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders. Lopez is the grandmother of Victoria Trevino, who died of a fentanyl overdose in 2021.
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Anita Anders, center, the mother of Jensen Anders, is comforted by other mothers of fentanyl victims during a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials announced that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders.
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Anita Anders, right, the mother of Jensen Anders, hugs Cathy Collins, a crime victims advocate at the Christi Center in Austin, during a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials announced that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders.
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Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann talks with Anita Anders, right, the mother of Jensen Anders, and Cathy Collins, a crime victims advocate at the Christi Center in Austin, during a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials announced that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders.
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Anita Anders, the mother of Jensen Anders, stands near a photo of her daughter during a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials announced that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders.
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Anita Anders, right, the mother of Jensen Anders, and Cathy Collins, a crime victims advocate at the Christi Center in Austin, look at photographs of Jensen Anders before a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials announced that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Anders.
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Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann announces that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders during a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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Martha Ledezma, right, hugs Anita Anders, the mother of Jensen Anders, during a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials announced that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders. Ledezma, of Georgetown, is the mother of Zarek Jai McMeekin, who died of a fentanyl overdose in 2023.
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A photo of Jensen Anders is displayed at a news conference at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials announced that Garrett Wise of Austin has been charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl-related death of Anders.
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