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Incident at 1010 Honey Hill

August 29, 2005 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man at 1010 Honey Hill about 10:50 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 28).

The victim has been identified as Howard Hurstak, 67, of 1010 Honey Hill.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant T. C. Bloyd and Officer D. L. Robertson reported:

Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constables responded to Mr. Hurstak's residence after neighbors became concerned when he was not seen for several days. Hurstak was found inside his house with several stab wounds to the chest. The residence didn't show any signs of forced entry and nothing appeared to have been stolen. The motive for this crime is unknown at this time.

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

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