POLICE Department
Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in 1986 Cold Case Murder
October 21, 2016 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 3402 Blalock on February 18, 1986.
The suspect, Lawrence Fox (w/m, 56), is charged with murder in the 180th State District Court for his role in the killing of Randy Erekson, 19. A photo of suspect Fox is attached to this news release.
HPD Homicide Division Cold Case Unit Senior Police Officers M. Kral and P. Vela reported:
Mr. Erekson was found on his bed with several gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported Erekson to Spring Branch Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Investigators developed Fox as a possible suspect in the case, but were unable to obtain enough evidence to charge him.
On Thursday (Oct. 20), Fox called 911 and stated he wanted to confess to his role in Erekson's murder. He later told investigators the shooting occurred over money owed from a drug transaction.
suspect Lawrence Fox
JFC/JKS 10-21-16
Inc. #011714286
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
