Fatal Assault at 6500 South Gessner #2330

February 19, 2008 - Houston police are investigating the death of a woman found at 6500 South Gessner #2330 about 6:30 p.m. on Monday (February 18).

The victim, Juliana Zelaya, 25, of 6500 South Gessner #2330, suffered multiple lacerations and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Officers A. Ibarra and D.R. Daniel reported:

Officers responded to an assault in-progress call at 6500 South Gessner and found Ms. Zelaya deceased inside of her apartment.

Further investigation determined a struggle had occurred inside the apartment.

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.

VHS/JFC 2-19-08
Inc. #024403408

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