Ashley Guillory’s body found, husband says; This is what we know about man HPD charged in connection with her disappearance

This is what we know about man HPD charged in connection with her disappearance after a body found in Fort Bend County

HOUSTON – The body of Ashley Guillory, a Houston mom of three that has been the center of a citywide search, has been found, according to her husband Curtis Guillory.

Guillory told KPRC 2 he received a call from police around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night saying they were led to his wife’s body by the suspect. Homicide detectives with the Houston Police Department said they located skeletal remains in Fort Bend County.

The suspect, Willie Brown, 48, is charged with murder in the 230th State District Court.

He has been in the Fort Bend County jail on unrelated charges since September 13.

Here is a video and photos of Brown being taken into custody. A witness says he was found driving Guillory’s car:

Willie Brown's arrest (KPRC 2)
Willie Brown's arrest (KPRC 2)
Willie Brown's arrest on Sept. 28, 2021. (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Willie Brown's arrest on Sept. 28, 2021. (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Ashley, 37, was reported missing to Houston police on Sept. 9, investigators said. Police said she was driving a black, 2004 Toyota Camry, four-door sedan with unknown paper temporary plates the day she went missing.

Police said the investigation determined Guillory was killed the morning of Sept. 5 in a motel room at located at 13255 Fondren Rd.

Texas EquuSearch searched for Ashley Saturday near East Hampton Court near Fondren this past Saturday with no luck. Tim Miller with Texas EquuSearch told KPRC 2 that he received a text at 2 a.m. saying the suspect led them to her body. Patrol was holding the scene, and they, along with the FBI, were going to recover her body Wednesday morning.

The Texas United Coalition told KPRC 2 this: “Well all that is know at this time is that her body was recovered last night. ... Homicide call to inform us but as of now only that (the suspect) did lead them to her whereabouts, but no other information yet. Just got to work and I’ll be following up with them.”

If you know anything about the case, you’re urged to contact Houston police at (832) 394-1840.

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