HARRIS COUNTY – Authorities say skeletal remains have been found at a home in southwest Harris County.
The remains were reportedly located in the 13700 block of Matthias Trail after family members requested a welfare check on their loved one that they had not heard from since Feb.
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According to deputies, the remains were believed to be that of an adult male who lived at the location with his wife.
When officials arrived, they say the wife was found and was having a mental episode.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said both the husband and the wife are older adults and it appears the woman had been inside the home with the deceased corpse.
An investigation is underway.
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@HCSOTexas units responded to a residence at the 13700 blk of Matthias Trl. Family members conducted a welfare check and discovered the skeletal remains believed to be of an adult male family member. The male resided at the location with his wife, both are older adults. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/KryE2nhJGj
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) October 21, 2022