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Sister of 82-year-old man killed receives mysterious phone call before brother was found dead in southeast Houston apartment!

October 15, 2022 admin

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – The sister of an 82-year-old man who was shot and killed said she received a mysterious phone call just minutes before her brother was found dead in his apartment. Bessie Osborne, sister of Henry Roberts, told ABC13 that a man called her home from her brother’s number and asked for $200. Osbourne said she did not recognize the man’s voice and knew her brother had just made the money. RELATED: Police say an 82-year-old man was shot and killed at a large living facility in southeast…

Sister of 82-year-old man killed receives mysterious phone call before brother was found dead in SW Houston apartment!

October 15, 2022 admin

Harris County murder-suicide: Man shoots ex-girlfriend before turning gun on himself at home on Rain Willow Court, deputies say!

October 10, 2022 admin

Harris County, Texas (KTRK) – A 23-year-old woman was shot dead in her bedroom in southwest Harris County in what appeared to be a murder and suicide, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. According to MPs, on Sunday, the victim, whom the family identifies as Tamara Sawyer, was contacted by her ex-boyfriend on and off since high school. “He called her earlier today, and then at about 3 p.m., he showed up, and he (Sawyer) let him in,” the HCSO’s sergeant said. Greg Pinkins said. Family members said she…

Houston crime data: 35% of homicides are domestic violence related, Harris County Sheriff’s Office says!

September 26, 2022 admin

Harris County, Texas (KTRK) – Sheriff Ed Gonzalez spoke to reporters outside a murder scene Thursday about the worsening domestic violence problem in Harris County after a woman was shot dead with her baby in her arms. “There’s been a couple living here who have had domestic violence issues for some time now,” Gonzalez said. This is unfortunately nothing new for Gonzalez, who said domestic violence cases make up the bulk of homicides in Harris County. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the latest numbers count 106 homicides in…

Houston crime: HPD investigating man found fatally shot behind business on Fondren Road!

September 21, 2022 admin

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Police said an investigation is underway after a man was found shot dead behind a business in southwest Houston. The video above is live 24/7 on ABC13. On Wednesday afternoon, police said they received a call about a person on 3800th Street of Fondren Street, near Westpark Road. The man was found shot dead behind a shop in the area. At this time, police said they had no description of the suspect involved. ABC13 has a crew heading to the scene. We will continue to update…

Body found: Friendswood man Christopher Todd Starling identified as victim found dead in home on Oak Vista, police say!

September 13, 2022 admin

Friendswood, TX (KTRK) – Police say the man who was found dead near the front door of his Friendswood home days after his murder has been identified as 51-year-old Christopher Todd Starling. The video above is from a previous report. Police said Starling was found dead on Monday at his 400-block home on Oak Vista Drive. In addition to identifying the body, police said Starling’s vehicle, a white 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck, was found in a Houston wrecker’s warehouse Monday night. Authorities had earlier identified it as a…

Body found: Friendswood police investigate suspicious death after man killed at home along Oak Vista!

September 12, 2022 admin

Friendswood, TX (KTRK) – A man was found in the foyer of a house in Friendswood several days after his murder, according to police. On Monday, Friendswood police officers responded to a death investigation on the 400th block of Oak Vista at around 12:40 p.m. When the officers arrived, they said a security sweep was conducted on the house when they found a dead white man in the front hallway. The Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office said the victim had a head wound consistent with horrific play. Police said they…

Homicide investigation: Man’s body found in ditch with 2 gunshot wounds to the head in Waller County, deputies say!

September 5, 2022 admin

Waller County, Texas (KTRK) – Representatives are trying to figure out how a man’s body ended up in a ditch in Waller County. At about 7:45 a.m. Sunday morning, a woman was walking her dog when she found the body. Representatives said the body was found near FM 359 and Garvey Road. The Waller County Sheriff’s Office told ABC13 that the body found was that of a Hispanic man with a gunshot wound to the head. Officials have not confirmed whether the shooting took place at that location or whether…

Houston crime: Man shot and killed while sitting in parked vehicle outside Villas on the Green apartments on Homestead!

August 29, 2022 admin

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – A man was shot dead while sitting in a parked car outside an apartment at 9603 Homestead near Tidwell. Houston police said two men got out of a black Infiniti driving the parking lot shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, got into the victim’s brown Tahoe, and opened fire. Witnesses told police that the suspects then returned to the car and sped off. Investigators said the victim was found dead inside Tahoe, with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso. The family at the scene identified the victim…

Houston crime: Michael Adamson’s mom speaks only to ABC13 a month after son’s body found wrapped in blanked in ditch!

August 26, 2022 admin

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – A Houston mom is becoming even more frustrated a day after her son was found dead in a ditch in July. The body of 27-year-old Michael Adamson was found Tuesday, July 19, in a ditch on Brae Acres Road. Houston police said the body was wrapped in a black blanket and duct taped into a red sheet. RELATED: Body found wrapped in blanket and duct taped in trench southwest of Houston, police say The victim’s mother, Kathleen Stroll, said: “He didn’t wrap himself in duct tape…