March 24, 2025 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found after a fire was extinguished at 2465 Carmel Street about 10 a.m. on Sunday (March 23).  

The identity of the deceased male, 69, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Cass and Detective J. Brown reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to he above address after Houston Fire Department personnel found the burned body of a male lying in the front yard near his residence.  

There were no immediate signs of trauma to the body.  

The investigation is pending the male's cause of death, to be determined by an autopsy.  HFD Arson Bureau is investigating the cause of the fire.  

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.  



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