In a grim discovery, a work crew cutting trees along Cypress Creek Trail stumbled upon human remains on April 24, which have now been identified as those of a local Houston woman missing since last year, authorities said.
The skeletal remains were found hidden in the woods in the 11500 block of Cypresswood, sparking an immediate response from Harris County Precinct 4 deputies, who secured the scene alongside the county's Homicide Investigators and the Harris Co Institute of Forensic Sciences, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted. The cause and manner of death of the woman, identified as 63-year-old "Joann" Osageide Montgomery, have not been confirmed, as officials await the results of ongoing forensic analysis.
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
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Montgomery was last seen on August 29, 2023, in the 12200 block of FM 1960 W. Her disappearance triggered concern from her common-law husband, who reported her missing. The case, which has been shrouded in mystery for over eight months, is now at the center of a thorough investigation that seeks to unravel the circumstances that led to the tragic end of Montgomery's life.
The investigation remains active, with detectives piecing together the events leading up to Montgomery's disappearance and death. The discovery has shaken the community, with residents and authorities alike hoping for closure and justice in the unsettling case. Updates are expected as the probe into Montgomery's death continues, the police department has stated any information that could aid the inquiry is welcomed.
