POLICE Department

Investigation into Human Remains Found at 9919 Valley Lake Drive

December 9, 2021 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on remains found at 9919 Valley Lake Drive about 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday (December 8).  

The identity, gender and cause of death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Detectives D. Hobson and R. Rivera reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a call of skeletal remains found in the front yard of a residence at the above address.  Officers learned a landscaper found the remains while mowing a neighbor's yard.  

The investigation is pending autopsy results.  

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

VHS/JFC 12-9-21
Inc. #164209721

For additional information, please contact the HPD Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200.