Houston Police Seek Murder Suspect After Missing Pregnant Woman Found Dead

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police have charged a 24-year-old man with murder after investigators discovered the body of a 23-year-old woman Thursday in southwest Houston.

Kevin Faux has been charged with murder in the 228th Criminal District Court and remains wanted, according to Houston police.

Investigators working a missing person case, assisted by Texas EquuSearch, found the woman’s body around 9 a.m. April 16, 2026, at 11655 Chimney Rock Road.

The victim was identified as 23-year-old Ashanti Allen. She had last been seen on April 10th. According to Texas EquuSearch, Allen was 8 months pregnant and the pregnancy was considered high-risk. Her cause of death is pending an autopsy.

During the investigation, detectives identified Faux as a suspect and later learned he is the father of the victim’s unborn child, according to police.

Authorities said Faux has not been taken into custody.

Anyone with information about Faux’s whereabouts or the case is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

The investigation remains ongoing.