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April 14, 2020

Contact: Public Information Office, (512) 974-5017

Homicide #15 Case: 20-1040605



Date: Monday, April 13, 2020



Time: 12:17 p.m.



Location: 3800 Allegro Lugar



Deceased: Sandra Jo Vollette, White female, born 07-24-1959



Arrested: Christopher Cate, White male, 36 years of age



On Monday, April 13, 2020 at approximately 12:17 p.m., Austin 9-1-1 received a disturbance call occurring at a residence in the 3800 block of Allegro Lugar St. The caller advised that someone was stabbed by a male suspect and provided a clothing description. Austin Police arrived and located the suspect and the victim. The suspect, later identified as 36-year-old Christopher Cate, was detained. Austin-Travis County EMS arrived and attempted lifesaving measures on the victim. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased on location. The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Sandra Jo Vollette.



APD Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists responded to process the scene. Detectives are speaking with witnesses. Based on information obtained, this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. Additionally, this is not a domestic violence incident.



Christopher Cate displayed erratic behavior and was taken to South Austin Medical Center for evaluation. He was later transported and booked into the Travis County Jail for murder.



The Travis County Medical Examiner’s office will be conducting an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death.



Detectives are asking anyone with video or information about this incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android .



Booking photo of Christopher Cate:

