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West University area man’s disappearance may have been planned, police suspect no foul play

Brett Detamore (West University Place Police Department)

HOUSTON – West University Place police said on Monday they do not suspect foul play after a 38-year-old man was reported missing six days ago.

Brett Detamore disappeared on June 21 from the West University area. His vehicle was found the same day burned at Bear Creek Pioneers Park in the city.

See West Universy Place police’s news conference about the case below.

The car was heavily burned, and law enforcement were not able to find identifying information inside.

Detamore left him home around 4 a.m., and police said they saw video footage of his car leaving the area. He was not being followed or following a car.

A witness also told authorities they saw a man walk away from a burning car.

The Harris County Constable’s Office for Precinct 1, Precinct 5 and Texas EquuSearch searched the park, but the man was not found.

Police said the disappearance may have been planned without a crime occurring.

“Its really hard for me to understand if there is no foul play involved, how a person could put his family through this kind of trauma,” said Ken Walker, the West University Chief of Police.

Detamore is six feet and one inch tall and weighs about 220 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

If you have seen him or have any information, you can call police at 713-668-0330.


About the Author

Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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