March 21, 2011 - Houston police have learned the identity and cause of death of a female found at 600 Altic about 7:30 a.m. last Friday (March 18).

The victim is identified as Rachel Burrell, 44, of Houston.  The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has ruled her death a homicide.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants W. Elsbury, K. McGray and Senior Police Officer T. Tyler reported:

Officers responded to a person down call at the above address and discovered Ms. Burrell deceased in a shallow ditch just off the roadway.

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.



Update  JFC/VHS  3-21-11
JFC/VHS    3-21-11
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