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Man’s body found surrounded by cash in northeast Houston cemetery

Man’s body found surrounded by cash in northeast Houston cemetery

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating Tuesday after a man’s body was found surrounded by cash in a northeast Houston cemetery. The body was found by workers at the Golden Gate Cemetery in the 8400 block of Hirsch Road. The man was described as African-American and between 45 and 50 years old. Police said there was no apparent trauma to the man’s body. Investigators said they are trying to determine if a black car that was parked nearby belongs to the victim.

Delivery driver finds man’s body outside Texas City school, authorities say

Delivery driver finds man’s body outside Texas City school, authorities say

TEXAS CITY, Texas – A delivery driver found the bloody body of a man in the driveway of Levi Fry Intermediate School in Texas City on Monday, according to police. District spokeswoman Melissa Tortorici said buses were rerouted for student drop off to avoid the scene. Police said it’s unclear how the man died. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Texas City Police Department Criminal Investigations at 409-643-5720The Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of UP TO $1000 for information leading to the arrest or charges filed in this case. If you have any information and would like to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at (409) 945-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

Man’s body found in Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage, police say

Man’s body found in Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage, police say

HOUSTON – Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in the Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage Friday. Police said the man’s body was found on the second floor of the garage located near the 1400 block of Binz Street around 6:12 a.m. According to HPD homicide detectives, a maintenance worker discovered the body. Right now, we have no witnesses and no ID on the male,” said HPD Detective Stark. Investigators said the victim is a man in his 30′s.

Man found shot and dumped in a creek: This is what investigators know so far

Man found shot and dumped in a creek: This is what investigators know so far

HOUSTON – Authorities are working to learn more information after the body of a man was found in a southwest Houston creek. Police said officers discovered the man’s body around 1:30 p.m. Sunday at a creek near Beechnut Street and Corporate Drive. The body had gunshot wounds and police said they were informed that the victim had been shot and dumped in the creek. Authorities believe the victim was in his 30s. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-(TIPS) 8477.

HCSO: Fisherman finds body floating in pond in north Harris County

HCSO: Fisherman finds body floating in pond in north Harris County

A body was recovered from a retention pond Saturday evening after a man fishing in the area around 7 p.m. spotted it and reported it to authorities. Harris County Deputies responding to the report found a severely decomposing body of a male in a large retention pond near Gillespie Road and Greens Crossing Boulevard in north Harris County. It is not yet know how long the body was in the water, Sgt. The male was found wearing black Nike shoes, black sweatpants and a white hoodie with red and blue sleeves. No identification was located on the male.