HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Authorities say human remains found in northwest Harris County on April 24 belong to a woman who was reported missing in August of 2023.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the remains were found by a work crew cutting trees in the 11500 block of Cypresswood Drive on April 24.
Recommended Videos
Harris County Pct. 4 deputies responded to the scene as well as Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide investigators and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science.
On 4/24/24, Pct 4 deputies responded to a call for service in reference to found human remains in the 11500 blk of Cypresswood. A work crew cutting trees along the Cypress Creek Trl made the discovery. @HCSOTexas Homicide Investigators & the Harris Co Institute of Forensic
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 9, 2024
1/3 pic.twitter.com/Oxq7SUyynE
On May 2, investigators learned the remains belonged to “Joann” Osageide Montgomery, 63.
Montgomery had last been seen on Aug. 29, 2023 in the 12200 block of FM 1960 W. She had been reported missing by her common-law husband.
The investigation remains ongoing and her cause and manner of death are still pending.