Who killed him? Family of man found dead in northeast Harris County ditch want your help

Cline Road scene from March, left, and Daniel Ray Lerma Jr. (KPRC/Crime Stoppers of Houston, KPRC/Crime Stoppers of Houston)

HOUSTON – Authorities are still trying to find out who killed a man found in a ditch in early March in northeast Harris County.

That man, found in the 9600 block of Cline Road, was Daniel Ray Lerma Jr. He had been shot.

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Daniel Ray Lerma Jr. (Crime Stoppers of Houston)

Now his family and local officials are asking for your help to find who killed him.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging and/or arrest of the suspects in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

Emergency vehicles are parked near the scene where a man's body was found in northeast Harris County, Texas, on March 11, 2021. (KPRC)