Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences investigates claims data linked to crime lab was found on computer sold at auction
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has investigated claims from a computer repair technician that a computer sold at a surplus auction still contained data from the agency that provides medical examiner and crime lab services for the county.
Houston Police Department escorts body of Senior Police Officer William โBillโ Jeffrey
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, HPD commanders and officers escorted the body of Senior Police Officer William โBillโ Jeffrey from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences to the Klein Funeral Home.
Samuel Olson case: Body believed to be missing 6-year-old arrives in Harris County, HPD says
An investigation is underway after a child was found dead Tuesday evening in a motel room in Jasper, according to KJAS.com and a KPRC 2 source. It has been reported that the childโs body is believed to be missing 6-year-old Samuel Olson.
Many Texans have died because of the winter storm. Just how many wonโt be known for weeks or months.
An emergency response vehicle drives through a San Marcos neighborhood on Monday as a massive winter storm swept through the state. Less than 24 hours later, as temperatures plunged to near single digits and homes across the state lost power, the boy died. Across Texas, deaths related to the winter storm continued to mount this week amid freezing temperatures, widespread power outages and a scarcity of clean water. And it could be weeks or months before the true magnitude is known. We may have preliminary information in weeks, not days,โ said Chris Van Deusen, a Texas Department of State Health Services spokesperson.
Alexis Sharkey UPDATES: Social media influencerโs cause of death released
HOUSTON โ The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has determined the cause of death of Alexis Leigh Robinault Sharkey was strangulation. An autopsy report will be available after law enforcement concludes its case, according to officials. Alexis Sharkey: Inside her social media presenceโAbsolutely foul playโ: Mother of Houston Instagram star Alexis Sharkey wants answers after daughter found deadโNone of us have been able to grieveโ: Alexis Sharkeyโs friends seek answer in death of social media influencerSharkey, a social media influencer, was found dead in November 2020 by a Houston Public Works employee. A news release said her naked body was found in the 1000 block of Red Haw Street about 8:30 a.m. Sharkey was previously listed as a missing person. Her mother shared news of her disappearance and death on social media.
Alexis Sharkey UPDATES: Hereโs what we know right now about social media influencerโs death
HOUSTON โ The vigil for Alexis Sharkey has been postponed, according to social media posts by her friends. โDue to changing circumstances we are postponing Lexiโs celebration of life,โ the social media post reads. #justiceforalexisโAlexis Sharkey: Inside her social media presenceโAbsolutely foul playโ: Mother of Houston Instagram star Alexis Sharkey wants answers after daughter found deadThe event had been planned for Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Buffalo Bayou Park. A screen still of the Alexis Sharkey Memorial Fund on GoFundMe, as collected on Dec. 3. According to a report by People.com, foul play has not been ruled out in Sharkeyโs death.
Body of HPD Sgt. Sean Rios escorted to funeral home
HOUSTON โ The body of a fallen HPD Sgt. Sean Rios was escorted to a funeral home Thursday morning. A procession started and 10:30 a.m. Thursday and escort Rios' body from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences to the Peevey Funeral Home at 12440 Beamer Rd. One of the men charged with murder in connection to Rios' death appeared in court Wednesday. Details for Rios' funeral have not yet been announced, but HPD expects those details to become available soon.
Body of slain HPD Sgt. Christopher Brewster escorted to funeral home
HOUSTON โ The body of Houston police Sgt. Christopher Brewster was escorted Monday from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences building to a northwest Houston funeral home Monday morning. Members of Brewsterโs Eastside Patrol Division stood at attention and saluted his casket as it was taken into the funeral home. A 9-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, Brewster was promoted to sergeant 9 months ago. Police said Brewster, 32, was shot several times by 25-year-old Arturo Solis on a street in east Houston.