Earlier today, the X community was rocked by the devastating news that Andrew Wimsatt (@ajwimsatt), a beloved fixture in many X users' lives, was shockingly murdered on Monday.
As the tragic story spread, tributes began to roll in for a man who was clearly very special to many:
I am very saddened to learn that my friend @ajwimsatt was incomprehensibly murdered Monday. He was a gentle and generous soul, a frequent contributor to Dave's Car ID Service, and a big supporter of my son's music. He will be greatly missed.https://t.co/iAf4XZcv0A
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) September 10, 2026
IRL Andrew was a well respected civil engineer who worked in highway design and transportation research, a bit of a gentle avuncular Southern gentleman who was at the same time an afficionado of punk rock, pop surrealism art, and Midcentury Modern. He lived in Cambridge Towers, a…
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) September 10, 2026
The post continues:
...1965 landmark MCM condominium building near the Texas Capitol in Austin.
He was also a supporter of libertarian causes, particularly free speech on campus, and was a superfriend of @wethefifth and @TheFIREorg.Supernice as they come, never an angry word about anyone, which makes this all the more incomprehensible.
Last time I saw Andrew was when my son played a show at the 29th Street Ballroom in Austin a few months ago. I didn't even know he was aware of the kid, but apparently had previously ordered a few signed copies of his debut vinyl LP and was there to see him play live.
Hawkspawn, Mrs B, and I had a nice chat with him after the show. I called Hawkspawn to let him know and he, like me, was a bit shook by the news.
RIP and Godspeed, Busty.
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Others shared their personal experiences with Andrew as well:
I’m too shocked, disgusted and angry to really even be commenting at this point, but I will anyway. Andrew was a fan who became a friend. Cam and I just had lunch with him in Forth Worth in June, when he drove from Austin to see my return to the stage after my father’s sudden… https://t.co/osbqwteKv6
— Kat Timpf (@KatTimpf) September 10, 2026
Andrew Wimsatt was a beautiful, gentle, generous man. Absolute, no-contest #1 fan of @wethefifth, and also @KatTimpf & @Gutfeldfox. We are reeling, and remembering him with fondness and gratitude. https://t.co/CWQrcjSeB1 pic.twitter.com/VHQRt7eoRW
— Matt Welch (@MattWelch) September 10, 2026
.@ajwimsatt was bar none the biggest most supportive person in @wethefifth universe. Need a clip? A friend? Andrew was there. He literally once gave me the jacket off his back when I was getting hypothermic. His murder is so shocking. Please spare a thought for his poor family https://t.co/00okndqfKo
— Nancy Rommelmann (@NancyRomm) September 10, 2026
God bless @ajwimsatt's family, and rest his soul. He was extraordinarily kind and goodnatured, and I especially admired how he took such good care of his elderly mom. A man of service, with a side of good music taste. RIP. https://t.co/lWi5nYnJ3A
— Liz Wolfe (@LizWolfeReason) September 10, 2026
There are also plenty of posts that go into the horrifying details of this evil deed, but for now, let us remember him as those who knew him do: a gentle, generous, kind, supportive man of service who will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace, Andrew.