Authorities hope the yearlong investigation into Jensen Anders’ death brings justice and highlights the growing fentanyl crisis.
GEORGETOWN, Texas — A grieving mother is seeking justice for her daughter after deputies arrested a man accused of distributing fentanyl that led to her death.
Williamson County investigators announced on Wednesday that they arrested 33-year-old Garrett Wise last Thursday and charged him with murder in connection with the death of 30-year-old Jensen Anders in Thrall.
According to Williamson County Sheriff Matt Lindemann, the arrest followed an investigation that lasted nearly a year. Police documents say that Wise was involved in distributing fentanyl to Anders in the week leading up to her death. She was found dead at her home on March 15, 2025 from fentanyl poisoning.
Lindemann said Wise’s arrest falls under a 2023 Texas law that allows fentanyl dealers to be charged with murder.
“Our detectives spent 12 months working on this investigation, and it serves as a fine example of how cooperation between law enforcement agencies can result in arrests for these horrible crimes,” Lindemann said.
Family’s fight for justice
Anita Anders, Jensen’s mother, said her daughter’s death has left a deep void in their family. She described Jensen as someone “full of laughter,” a devoted mother to her 1-year-old son and a friend to anyone.
She says her daughter, who grew up in Thorndale, was involved in beauty pageants, was athletic and involved in sports like softball and track, and was in school studying to be a medical assistant when she passed away.
“We were tethered together like no other – very, very close,” Anders said. “We dressed alike, we did things together, shared cat pictures every day. She always had a beautiful smile.”
Anders said her daughter’s life mattered, and deserves justice.
“I promised that I would see it through till the end, that justice would be served,” Anders said. “I wanted to meet this person. I wanted to see his face and I want everybody to know what he took from me. He took everything from his family. She was very much loved, very much loved.”
Rising toll of fentanyl
Lindemann said his department responded to two fentanyl-related deaths last year and has already seen three so far this year.
Wise is currently being held in the Williamson County jail on a $500,000 bond. If convicted, Wise faces five years to life in prison.