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Body found near Memorial Park believed to be that of man who disappeared last week

A body was found on Tuesday near Memorial Park in west Houston. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – Authorities believe a body that was found on Tuesday near Memorial Park in west Houston is that of a man who was reported missing in the Houston-area on July 20.

Houston police officers were dispatched around 7:33 a.m. to the 6500 block of Memorial Drive. The body was found in a wooded area by an old softball field. An ID was found with the body.

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This is an ongoing investigation, and many details have not been released at the moment. It is unknown how the man died.

Police are waiting for the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office to confirm the man’s identity before they share his name.

Another body was also found at Memorial Park in February, however, police did not provide an update on that case.


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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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