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Foul Play Suspected in Freeway Body Discovery
11 Aug
Summary
- Decomposing body found under North Freeway overpass on Monday.
- Utility workers discovered the remains during routine maintenance.
- The victim's body showed signs of burning and foul play.
Authorities are investigating after a disturbing discovery was made by utility workers under a North Freeway overpass. The workers found a decomposing body on a sidewalk on Monday afternoon. It was not immediately clear to the crew what they had found, as the remains were significantly decomposed.
Further examination revealed the victim's body had been burned, and investigators suspect foul play. The individual is described as light-skinned, possibly white or Hispanic, with dark brown or black hair. The official cause of death and the victim's identity await an autopsy report. Houston Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
