Man charged with murder after girlfriend's body found in ditch

HOUSTON – Charges have been filed against a man accused of killing a woman whose body was found in a southwest Houston ditch.

The body of 29-year-old Heidi Guerra was found in the 6200 block of Kirkwood around 9 a.m. on Nov. 29.
An autopsy determined she had been strangled.

Further investigation identified Jaime Isidro Reynosa, 23, as a suspect in the case.  Houston police say he and the victim had an "on-again, off-again" relationship.

Police say Reynosa was questioned by homicide investigators and admitted to his role in Geuerra's death. 

He was taken into custody Monday and charged with murder.