October 10, 2024 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on skeletal remains found at 8533 Lee Otis Street about 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 9).

The identity, gender and cause of death of the individual are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Lamont and Detective A. Herrera reported:

Officers responded to a report of skeletal remains found in the backyard of a residence at the above address. HPD homicide detectives and investigators with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences confirmed the skeletal remains were human.

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

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.