HOUSTON – The cause of death has been released for a woman whose body was found wrapped in a blanket at her southwest Houston home.
Her common-law husband, Brian Costello, was charged with her murder.
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According to Houston police, Damaris Gonzalez's family members grew concerned after not hearing from her and went to her apartment in the 6100 block of Willowbend on November 9 to check things out. When they arrived and the door was opened, they smelled a foul odor coming from inside.
Upon entering, the family discovered the 29-year-old woman's body wrapped in a comforter in a closet.
Police took Costello, 29, into custody and charged him the following day.
Houston police said she had been shot to death. Earlier reports indicated Gonzalez was strangled.