Investigation into Fatal Stabbing at 1714 Wirt #25

May 18, 2009 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman at 1714 Wirt #25 some time between 4:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Sunday (May 17).

The female victim, Donna Baeza, 48, of Houston, was found stabbed to death in her living room.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant P. V. Munoz and Officer L. R. Leon reported:

Ms. Baeza’s mother tried calling her about 10 a.m. on Sunday but no one answered.  Later that day, no one answered when Baeza’s daughter knocked on the door.  The victim’s daughter called 911 and responding officers entered the apartment to find Baeza dead from a stab wound.

Baeza’s boyfriend, Harold Chester Amburgey, 48, is a person of interest and only wanted for questioning at this time.  He is described as being five feet seven inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  A photo of Mr. Amburgey is included.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Harris County Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

KJS/JFC
Inc. #071407409

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200 .