As Houston police await autopsy results, the community is on edge following the discovery of skeletal remains at 10100 Minnesota Street. Reports by the Houston Police Department confirmed that the bones were found around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, as stated by the City of Houston.
The identification process, including the gender and cause of death of the individual, is still pending, per the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Workers stumbled upon the remains in a wooded area, prompting officers to respond to the scene. After the initial assessment, HPD homicide detectives, together with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences' investigators, have confirmed that the remains are indeed human.
In a statement obtained by the City of Houston, HPD Homicide Division Sergeants R. Watson and M. Burrow reported: "Officers responded to a report of skeletal remains found in the wooded area at the above address by workers." The precise details surrounding the discovery and subsequent investigation remain sparse as authorities work to uncover more information.
As the investigation continues, the Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600. Authorities have not released further details as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery, while the community awaits answers as the case develops.
