Houston Police Department

August 28, 2006 -- Jeanette Gonzales, the victim involved in an aggravated robbery that occurred on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 11800 Westheimer, has died from injuries suffered when she was either thrown from or jumped from her moving car. The suspects, when captured, will now face capital murder charges.

The vehicle taken in the aggravated robbery that occurred at about 7:30 p.m. has been recovered. It was found abandoned with the door standing open at a gas station at 10010 Beechnut. Investigators are hoping someone saw the person or persons who abandoned the gray 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, bearing Texas license plate J54YFK.

Details of the incident at as follows:
HPD Homicide investigators J. H. Roberts and C. Y. Park reported that 23-year-old Jeanette Gonzales left church at approximately 7:00 p.m. and was traveling alone in her vehicle. She was followed by a friend, to a tea house restaurant located next to the Hong Kong Market at Bellaire Blvd. and Boone Road. Ms. Gonzales entered the parking lot, followed by her friend. Her friend parked on the East Side of the parking lot and last saw her driving toward the west side of the parking area. The friend walked into the restaurant but Gonzales never came inside.

At about 7:30 p.m., witnesses observed Jeanette either jump from or be pushed out of the passenger side of her vehicle just east of Kirkwood on Westheimer. The vehicle continued to travel eastbound on Westheimer.

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity around the Hong Kong Market or who may have observed the victim or her vehicle is urged to contact the Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division a 713-308-3200.