Houston Police Department
Suspect Charged, Wanted in Woman's Death at 1000 Prairie
February 11, 2014 - Houston police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect charged and wanted in the fatal beating of a woman at 1000 Prairie about 2 p.m. on September 18, 2001.
The suspect, Joseph Edward Webster (b/m, DOB: 10-8-63), is charged with murder in the 176th State District Court. A photo of Webster is attached to this news release.
![Suspect Joseph Edward Webster](nr140211-4.jpg)
The victim, Josephine Herbert, 47, was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M.A. Holbrook and Senior Police Officer M. Kral reported:
Ms. Herbert was found beaten and sexually assaulted at the above address. Recently, new evidence became available that led to the identification of Webster as a suspect in this case. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
KJS/JKS 2-11-14
Inc. #128118601
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.