Investigation Underway After Skeletal Remains Found on West Sam Houston Parkway North

Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on skeletal remains found at 4477 West Sam Houston Parkway North (Beltway 8) about 12:35 p.m. on October 24.

The identity, gender and cause of death of the individual are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Lamont reported:

Officers responded to a report of skeletal remains found at the above address by a lawn crew. Upon arrival officers canvassed the area and found what is believed to be skeletal remains.

The investigation is pending results from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

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