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Man found dead in SW Houston apartment with obvious signs of struggle, police investigating
Read full article: Man found dead in SW Houston apartment with obvious signs of struggle, police investigatingAuthorities in southwest Houston are piecing together what led up to a man's death after his body was found in an apartment with obvious signs of a struggle and visible injuries.
Deputies investigating man’s body ‘with possible trauma’ found in NW Harris County
Read full article: Deputies investigating man’s body ‘with possible trauma’ found in NW Harris CountyHomicide detectives are looking into what led up to a man's death on Louetta after his body was found "with possible trauma."
‘Like a bad dream’: Police say 12-year-old found dead in N. Houston creek was strangled, seek 2 persons of interest
Read full article: ‘Like a bad dream’: Police say 12-year-old found dead in N. Houston creek was strangled, seek 2 persons of interestPolice say a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a north Houston creek was strangled to death.
Body found in submerged vehicle in east Harris County; Vehicle possibly linked to missing person case
Read full article: Body found in submerged vehicle in east Harris County; Vehicle possibly linked to missing person caseThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a person’s body has been found inside a vehicle which was submerged under water in east Harris County.
Timeline of events in pregnant 18-year-old, boyfriend’s deaths in San Antonio
Read full article: Timeline of events in pregnant 18-year-old, boyfriend’s deaths in San AntonioSan Antonio police are searching for answers in the deaths of a pregnant 18-year-old and her boyfriend after they were found shot inside a vehicle Monday.
Missing San Antonio teen found dead in vehicle with boyfriend was ‘excited’ to be a mom: What we know about Savanah Soto
Read full article: Missing San Antonio teen found dead in vehicle with boyfriend was ‘excited’ to be a mom: What we know about Savanah SotoSan Antonio police are investigating after Savanah Soto, a pregnant teen whose disappearance prompted a CLEAR Alert, was reportedly found dead inside a vehicle with her boyfriend Tuesday.
‘Very perplexing crime scene’: Bodies found in car believed to be missing San Antonio pregnant teen and boyfriend
Read full article: ‘Very perplexing crime scene’: Bodies found in car believed to be missing San Antonio pregnant teen and boyfriendA missing pregnant woman who was the subject of a Texas Department of Public Safety CLEAR Alert was found alongside a man inside a parked vehicle near an apartment complex in San Antonio, KSAT News reports.
Bond reduction denied for man accused of killing ex-girlfriend, stuffing her body inside trunk of car
Read full article: Bond reduction denied for man accused of killing ex-girlfriend, stuffing her body inside trunk of carA judge denied a bond reduction for the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, dumping her body in the trunk of her car, and then confessing to police.
‘She did a lot for me’: Sister of woman found murdered in her car says she was the ‘nicest’ person
Read full article: ‘She did a lot for me’: Sister of woman found murdered in her car says she was the ‘nicest’ personTwo family members of a woman who was murdered and found dead in the trunk of her vehicle in southwest Houston said she did a lot for her sisters, and they are heartbroken about this loss.
Man who volunteered to investigate 19-year-old’s disappearance found teen’s body near abandoned apartments
Read full article: Man who volunteered to investigate 19-year-old’s disappearance found teen’s body near abandoned apartmentsThe body of a young man who was reported missing last week was found with a deadly gunshot wound in southwest Houston Sunday afternoon.
Body found ‘in a bad state of decomposition’ in field on Houston’s south side
Read full article: Body found ‘in a bad state of decomposition’ in field on Houston’s south sideOfficers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after a body was found in a field on Houston’s south side Friday.
13-year-old’s death under investigation after he was allegedly left ‘unresponsive’ for hours before family called police
Read full article: 13-year-old’s death under investigation after he was allegedly left ‘unresponsive’ for hours before family called policeA teenager has been pronounced dead inside of an apartment complex in northwest Harris County.
Police search for information after man was shot, killed in north Houston park
Read full article: Police search for information after man was shot, killed in north Houston parkPolice said a man was found shot to death at a park in North Houston on Monday night. According to Houston police, the body was found at about 10 p.m. close to Greens Bayou near Beltway 8.
2 arrested, charged with destroying human corpse after body was found in field in Fort Bend Co.
Read full article: 2 arrested, charged with destroying human corpse after body was found in field in Fort Bend Co.Authorities with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been arrested and are now facing charges for their role in a murder last week.
25-year-old mother’s body found in U-Haul truck off Katy Freeway
Read full article: 25-year-old mother’s body found in U-Haul truck off Katy FreewayA family is seeking answers after a mother’s body was found in a U-Haul truck earlier this month.The woman was identified as 25-year-old Tara Groves. Groves was a mother and a wife.
2 bodies pulled out of different bayous in Houston, HPD says
Read full article: 2 bodies pulled out of different bayous in Houston, HPD saysPolice said two bodies were pulled from two different bayous in Houston on Tuesday.According to Houston police, one was found in Brays Bayou near the Texas Medical Center, and the other was found in Sims Bayou in southeast Houston.
Family of woman whose body was found floating in east Harris County reservoir pleading for public’s help
Read full article: Family of woman whose body was found floating in east Harris County reservoir pleading for public’s helpInvestigators are searching for a killer after a woman’s body was found in the Sheldon Reservoir in east Harris County Saturday morning.
45 bags of human remains found in western Mexico amid search for missing call center workers
Read full article: 45 bags of human remains found in western Mexico amid search for missing call center workersForty-five bags filled with human remains were found in the western Mexican state of Jalisco on Tuesday, officials said.
Body of missing Texas City woman found in submerged vehicle in La Marque
Read full article: Body of missing Texas City woman found in submerged vehicle in La MarqueThe body of Katherine Elizabeth Gannon, a 43-year-old Texas City woman reported missing on April 20, was found submerged in a vehicle in La Marque Monday, the Texas City Police Department said.
Child’s body found at Pasadena-area bayou positively identified as 2-year-old Nadia Lee, medical examiner confirms
Read full article: Child’s body found at Pasadena-area bayou positively identified as 2-year-old Nadia Lee, medical examiner confirmsA medical examiner confirmed on Sunday that a body found at a bayou in Pasadena is positively identified as Nadia Lee, a 2-year-old girl who went missing in October.
Body believed to be 2-year-old Nadia Lee found in bayou, HPD says
Read full article: Body believed to be 2-year-old Nadia Lee found in bayou, HPD saysThe body of a child, believed to be missing 2-year-old Nadia Lee, has been found Monday in a bayou in the Pasadena area, according to multiple sources.
Body of man found inside Washington Avenue business; no foul play suspected, police say
Read full article: Body of man found inside Washington Avenue business; no foul play suspected, police sayNo foul play was suspected regarding a body that was found at a business near Memorial Park Tuesday, according to Houston police.
Man found dead inside Jeep in east Houston after seen arguing previous night with woman, her son: HPD
Read full article: Man found dead inside Jeep in east Houston after seen arguing previous night with woman, her son: HPDAn investigation is underway after a man’s body was found inside a vehicle at an east Houston apartment complex following a shooting that happened Saturday night, the Houston Police Department said.
Body found near burned vehicle at construction site in north Harris County, sheriff says
Read full article: Body found near burned vehicle at construction site in north Harris County, sheriff saysAn investigation is underway after construction workers found a body about 50 yards from a burned vehicle in north Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
1 dead after vehicle burglary leads to shootout near Channelview ISD elementary school, HCSO says
Read full article: 1 dead after vehicle burglary leads to shootout near Channelview ISD elementary school, HCSO saysHarris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in the roadway near a Channelview ISD elementary school in east Harris County Thursday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Man arrested after woman was found dead inside La Marque home, police say
Read full article: Man arrested after woman was found dead inside La Marque home, police sayFoul play is suspected after a woman’s body was found in a home in La Marque Tuesday, officers with the La Marque Police Department said.
Body of man found next to railroad tracks near West University Place, HPD says
Read full article: Body of man found next to railroad tracks near West University Place, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after the body of a man was found next to railroad tracks near West University Place Monday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Man charged murder after possible 16-year-old runaway found dead in wooded area in north Harris County, sheriff says
Read full article: Man charged murder after possible 16-year-old runaway found dead in wooded area in north Harris County, sheriff saysAn 18-year-old was arrested and charged after a 16-year-old runaway’s body was discovered in a wooded area in north Harris County on Thursday.
Body found with trauma in yard in NE Harris County; Investigation into cause of death underway
Read full article: Body found with trauma in yard in NE Harris County; Investigation into cause of death underwayAuthorities in northeast Harris County say a body was found with trauma wounds in front of a home on Sunday, and now, they’re looking for the person responsible.
Man’s decomposed body found wrapped in blankets inside closet at SE Houston apartment complex, HPD says
Read full article: Man’s decomposed body found wrapped in blankets inside closet at SE Houston apartment complex, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after a decomposing body was found inside of an apartment’s closet Monday afternoon in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Recognize this vehicle? Police searching for vehicle seen leaving area days before man’s body was found inside Friendswood home
Read full article: Recognize this vehicle? Police searching for vehicle seen leaving area days before man’s body was found inside Friendswood homePolice are investigating after a man was found dead inside of a Friendswood home on Monday.
‘I want justice for my daughter’: Father of woman found dead in trash can in Buffalo Bayou seeks answers
Read full article: ‘I want justice for my daughter’: Father of woman found dead in trash can in Buffalo Bayou seeks answersHouston police are investigating a body found in a trash can inside Buffalo Bayou.
Investigation underway after man’s body found floating in Clear Creek in southeast Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: Investigation underway after man’s body found floating in Clear Creek in southeast Harris County, deputies sayDeputies said construction workers found the man’s body floating in the creek located on Beamer and Scarsdale around 10:49 a.m.
Hiker finds dead body in woods near Mark White Elementary School in west Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Hiker finds dead body in woods near Mark White Elementary School in west Houston, HPD saysA hiker reportedly found a body in the woods near an elementary school in west Houston Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
Construction worker dies after entrapped in machine at job site on East Freeway, HFD says
Read full article: Construction worker dies after entrapped in machine at job site on East Freeway, HFD saysEmergency crews were working to recover the body of a construction worker who was entrapped in a machine at a worksite along the East Freeway Tuesday morning, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.
Body of missing woman found in trunk of a car in east Texas City, police say
Read full article: Body of missing woman found in trunk of a car in east Texas City, police sayTexas City police are investigating after they said a woman’s body was found in the trunk of a sedan parked in front of a house on the city’s east side Wednesday afternoon.
Body of man who may have been stealing wiring from empty building found off Katy Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: Body of man who may have been stealing wiring from empty building found off Katy Freeway, HPD saysOfficers from the Houston Police Department have reportedly found the body of a man who they believe had been stealing wiring from inside of an empty building Friday afternoon.
Man caught on video carrying box with woman’s body inside identified, charged: HPD
Read full article: Man caught on video carrying box with woman’s body inside identified, charged: HPDA man has been detained and charged after his wife’s body was found inside a box in southwest Houston on Sunday, officials from the Houston Police Department said.
Man’s body found buried in trash at Waste Connections Center in north Harris County, HCSO says
Read full article: Man’s body found buried in trash at Waste Connections Center in north Harris County, HCSO saysAn investigation is underway after deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a man’s body was found buried in trash at Waste Connections Center in north Harris County Wednesday.
Suspect accused of stabbing police dog wanted for questioning regarding dad’s death, HPD says
Read full article: Suspect accused of stabbing police dog wanted for questioning regarding dad’s death, HPD saysAuthorities have arrested a man accused of leading law enforcement officers on two separate chases, stabbing a K-9 police dog and wanted for questioning in the death of his father. Ryan Mitchell Smith, 26, was located about 2 p.m. Tuesday walking along Highway 159 in Waller County. He was arrested without incident by a trooper with the Texas Department Public Safety.
Body found wrapped in inflatable mattress on top of dumpster in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: Body found wrapped in inflatable mattress on top of dumpster in SW Houston, police sayAuthorities are investigating after a body was found inside a dumpster in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man reported missing by family members found dead inside of vehicle in west Houston
Read full article: Man reported missing by family members found dead inside of vehicle in west HoustonHOUSTON – A man’s body has been found inside of a vehicle at an apartment complex in west Houston, Houston police confirmed. “The investigator located the victim’s vehicle in this parking lot and called the police department. The police and fire department came out and found the adult male,” Lt. Larry Crowson with HPD said. We don’t know of any attachment to this apartment complex. The apartment complex is kind of random,” Crowson said.
Mom finds son dead at home in northeast Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: Mom finds son dead at home in northeast Harris County, deputies sayHUMBLE, Texas – Harris County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after they said a man was found dead by his mother at his home in northeast Harris County Sunday. Deputies said they were called to a residence located in the 9200 block of Red Castle Lane around 10:25 p.m. Badger’s mother told deputies she entered the residence and located her son unresponsive in the bedroom. Deputies said EMS responded to the scene and determined the victim was dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Deputies said the case is being investigated by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit.
Man’s body found on sidewalk in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Man’s body found on sidewalk in southwest Houston, police sayHOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after they said a man’s body was found on a sidewalk in southwest Houston Tuesday. Homicide detectives were called to the scene in the 8400 block of South Breeze Drive after a man was found dead on a sidewalk around 9:30 a.m.Our homicide detectives are on scene in the 8400 block of South Breeze Drive in SW Houston after a man was found deceased on a sidewalk about 9:30am. Preliminary information is the victim is believed to be in his 30s and had visible signs of trauma. #hounews pic.twitter.com/eYmACK4H4k — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) December 1, 2020According to investigators, the victim is believed to be in his 30s and had visible signs of trauma. Check back for updates.
Man killed by thief breaking into his car in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Man killed by thief breaking into his car in southwest Houston, police sayHOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after a man said his neighbor’s body was found in his driveway in southwest Houston Thursday. Police are now saying the victim was fatally shot by a car thief. Officers said the body was found in the 2100 block of Summit Meadow Drive near Fondren Road around 6:28 a.m. According to investigators, police received a call from a resident saying his neighbor’s body was in his driveway. HPD Homicide Detective Chris Sturdivant said that the homeowner interrupted someone breaking into his car and that is when he was shot.
Man’s body found in ditch near the North Freeway, deputies say
Read full article: Man’s body found in ditch near the North Freeway, deputies sayHOUSTON – Harris County sheriff’s deputies said they are investigating after a man’s body was found in a ditch near the North Freeway. Deputies said they were called to the 16700 block of North Freeway about a man’s body found near the location in a ditch. @HCSO_D1Patrol deputies responded to 16741 North Freeway in reference to a deceased male found near the location in a ditch. Our Homicide and Crime Scene Unit investigators are responding to the scene. #hounews pic.twitter.com/08Bpe46n3G — HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) November 15, 2020Homicide and Crime Scene Unit investigators are at the scene.
Man fatally shot in back of apartment complex in Alief, police say
Read full article: Man fatally shot in back of apartment complex in Alief, police sayHOUSTON – Police said they are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex in Alief Wednesday. Officers said around 10 p.m. they responded to a report of gunshots and people yelling at the Magnolia Terrace Apartments on Synott Road. According to investigators, they found a man dead in the back of the complex near a dumpster with several gunshot wounds. Police said there is no word yet on any suspect info or arrests.
Man’s body found in Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage, police say
Read full article: Man’s body found in Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage, police sayHOUSTON – Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in the Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage Friday. Police said the man’s body was found on the second floor of the garage located near the 1400 block of Binz Street around 6:12 a.m. According to HPD homicide detectives, a maintenance worker discovered the body. Right now, we have no witnesses and no ID on the male,” said HPD Detective Stark. Investigators said the victim is a man in his 30′s.
Man’s body recovered from Brays Bayou in southeast Houston, police say
Read full article: Man’s body recovered from Brays Bayou in southeast Houston, police sayHOUSTON – Police are investigating after a body was found in Brays Bayou Wednesday. Officers said they were called to the scene at 6900 Lawndale around 9:30 a.m. According to investigators, the body of a man was recovered. HPD homicide investigators responding to a scene at 6900 Lawndale after @HoustonFire recovered the body of a deceased male from the bayou about 9:30 a.m.No other information is available at this time. #hounews — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) October 14, 2020This is a developing story.
Man found dead with gunshot wounds in burning home in SE Houston, police say
Read full article: Man found dead with gunshot wounds in burning home in SE Houston, police sayHOUSTON – Homicide investigators are trying to piece together what happened after they said firefighters found a dead man’s body inside a burning home in southeast Houston Thursday. Police said the incident happened off Hogue Street near Bellfort around 5 p.m. Officials said Houston firefighters located a house with smoke coming out of it and searched the residence. According to investigators, firefighters found a man who appeared to have been shot several times and possibly stabbed. Police said it appears the fire was intentionally set.
Uber Eats driver finds man’s body at apartment complex, deputies say
Read full article: Uber Eats driver finds man’s body at apartment complex, deputies sayHOUSTON – Deputies are investigating after they said an Uber Eats driver found a man’s dead body at an apartment complex Monday. Deputies said the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Cypress Creek EMS responded after the driver found the body at an apartment complex located at 905 Cypress Station near Rustyleaf Lane at around 12:45 a.m. According to investigators that were at the scene, the Uber Eats driver found an unresponsive black male with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the apartment complex by the dumpster. Deputies said there isn’t any suspect info or known motive. Deputies said they are hoping to find clues on nearby surveillance video.
Woman’s body found in back seat of van in southeast Houston: Police
Read full article: Woman’s body found in back seat of van in southeast Houston: PoliceHOUSTON – Police are investigating after they said a security guard at a southeast Houston park discovered a woman’s dead body in the back seat of a van Wednesday night. According to investigators, the guard didn’t see the van pull up while he was making his rounds at the Sagemont Park Community Center on Hughes Road. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the woman dead from gunshot wounds. Police said they believe the woman died somewhere else and that her body was dumped along with the van at the park. Her identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Woman’s body found in Lake Houston, police say
Read full article: Woman’s body found in Lake Houston, police sayHOUSTON – Houston police said they are investigating after a woman’s body was found in Lake Houston Monday night. A resident walking along Lake Houston in the 13000 block of Lakeside Terrace Drive at around 7 p.m. saw a body in the lake and called 911, HPD Sergeant J. Saldana and Detective C. Sharp said. The victim’s body was retrieved, and police said there were no apparent signs of trauma to the woman’s body. Police said the woman’s identity and cause of her death are pending following an autopsy. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
Investigation underway after man’s body found in ditch in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Investigation underway after man’s body found in ditch in southwest Houston, police sayHOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after a man’s body was found in a ditch in southwest Houston, officers said. When they arrived at the scene, officers said they found an unidentified man’s body in a ditch. Investigators said a worker was picking up trash along the road and found a body in a ditch with a gunshot wound. Authorities say they haven’t found any shell casings or much evidence at the scene, causing them to believe the body was dumped there. Detectives say in the last few months, there was another body dumped nearby.