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HCSO asks for public’s help in ‘unsolved murder’ of woman who was found in Sheldon Reservoir in June

Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division will discuss the case of a woman who was found dead in the Sheldon Reservoir in east Harris County in June. (Harris County Sheriff's Office)

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division gathered Tuesday afternoon to discuss the case of a woman who was found dead in the Sheldon Reservoir in east Harris County in June.

The woman’s body was found floating at the reservoir located at 13571 Garrett Road on June 10 at approximately 6:45 a.m., by a family who was fishing. The victim was identified as Stephanie Leighane Carrizal, a mother of three.

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Investigators determined that Carrizal had suffered trauma that was not consistent with drowning, and officials said there were possible signs of foul play.

During the news conference, investigators learned that Carrizal was homeless and had very minimal contact with family prior to her death. They said she mostly hung out in the Bissonnet Street area, possibly being involved in the sex industry.

“We want answers, we want justice, we want to know why,” said the victim’s mother, Christine.

If anyone has any information, please call the HCSO Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.


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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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Award-winning journalist, mother, YouTuber, social media guru, millennial, mentor, storyteller, University of Houston alumna and Houston-native.

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