The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man pulled from the Lavaca River south of Edna as 34-year-old David Ricardo Sanchez of Houston. The remains were recovered in early May, and the sheriff’s office says the case is being investigated jointly with the Texas Rangers and the U.S. Marshals Service. Officials have not released a cause or manner of death while the medical examiner’s work continues.
The body was discovered on May 2 along County Road 311 near Malone Bridge after a passerby reported remains in the water, according to Jackson County News. Sheriff Rick Boone told the newspaper that deputies estimated the person had been in the river for several days and that the decedent did not initially appear to be a Jackson County resident. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to contact dispatch at 361-782-3541, per the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office website.
Officials Identify Victim
According to Crossroads Today, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as David Ricardo Sanchez, 34, of Houston. The outlet reports that the sheriff’s office, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Texas Rangers are conducting a joint investigation. Officials have not announced any arrests or charges in connection with the case.
Investigation Ongoing
Medical examiner findings have not yet been released, and investigators say they are still accepting tips as they work to determine how Sanchez died, Jackson County News reports. The joint probe remains open while local and state partners process evidence and follow leads.
What We Know So Far
The remains were first reported to deputies on May 2 and recovered from the Lavaca River south of Edna near Malone Bridge. Authorities initially said the person did not appear to be a Jackson County resident. Detectives are coordinating with state and federal partners as they await lab and autopsy results, and anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office.
