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Incident at 8335 Glen Valley

February 9, 2006 -- Houston police are investigating the death of a woman found at 8335 Glen Valley about 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday (Feb. 8).

The victim is identified as Maria Molina, 43, of 8335 Glen Valley. She appears to have been asphyxiated, however, the cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Harris County Medical Examiner's office.

HPD Homicide Division Officers A.J. Palos and C.Y. Park reported:

Molina 's partially nude body was found on the floor of her living room with a belt tied around her neck. It appears that she may have let her attacker in because she was known to always lock her doors. Investigators found no forced entry and nothing appears to be missing from the residence.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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