Houston Police Investigate Skeletal Remains Found Along Beltway 8

Houston police are waiting on autopsy results after a lawn crew found skeletal remains at 4477 West Sam Houston Parkway North, also known as Beltway 8, on October 24.

Officers responded to the address about 12:35 p.m. after the crew reported the discovery, according to the Houston Police Department.

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has not yet verified the person’s identity, gender or cause of death.

What officers found

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Lamont said officers canvassed the area when they arrived and found what is believed to be skeletal remains.

The investigation is pending results from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Lamont said.

Police have not said how long the remains may have been there. They have not said whether they suspect foul play.

How to help

Anyone with information about the case can call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

The incident number is 704869026.

Houston police released the information Monday. For more local coverage, see our Houston news page.