Houston police are investigating after the body of an adult woman was discovered Thursday in Addicks Reservoir, near the 11300 block of Chatterton Drive in the Spring Branch area. Northwest patrol officers first located the remains, and homicide detectives stayed on scene as first responders worked the area. Investigators have not yet released the woman’s identity or a cause of death while they continue to gather evidence and review forensic findings.
Police response and scene
According to a tweet from HPD, “Northwest officers are at 11300 Chatterton. Body of an adult female was located in Addicks Reservoir. Homicide detectives are on scene,” as reported by Click2Houston. Investigators with HPD’s Homicide Division were seen canvassing the shoreline and processing evidence along the water’s edge. Officials said publicly available details remain limited for now while forensic work continues and next-of-kin notifications are carried out.
Where this fits in a troubling pattern
The case unfolds against the backdrop of a broader series of recoveries from Houston’s waterways that drew intense public attention last year. The Houston Chronicle reports that at least 34 bodies were pulled from local bayous in 2025. Officials have stressed that such recoveries can result from many different situations, including drownings, vehicle crashes, and deaths connected to drugs or violence. Police and city leaders have urged people to be cautious around bayous and to come forward with any information that might assist ongoing investigations.
How to help
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact HPD’s Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or the department’s non-emergency line at 713-884-3131, according to the City of Houston’s police contact page. Officials say additional details will be released as forensic results come in and after relatives are formally notified.
