FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas, July 10, 2024 – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Team has exhumed remains in an effort to resolve a cold case from 1964, leveraging recent advancements in forensic biology and DNA analysis. Authorities hope these technological advances will generate new leads and help close the longstanding case.
The remains, identified as those of a dark-haired white male approximately 6 feet tall and weighing between 180-185 pounds, were originally discovered on June 11, 1964, off FM 359 near the Jones Creek bridge. The victim, around 50 years old at the time of his death, was found decapitated with his hands and legs amputated and left in a ditch. Despite significant efforts by law enforcement, the victim’s identity and his assailants remained unknown.
The remains were held at the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office for 20 years before being buried at San Gabriel Cemetery in Richmond in 1984.
Sheriff Eric Fagan emphasized the potential impact of the new forensic tools: “With the significant advancements in forensic biology and DNA analysis, we hope to uncover new information that was previously unattainable. Our goal is to bring justice to the victim and provide answers to any surviving family members.”
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the case to contact Cold Case Detective Scott Minyard at 281-341-4651 or use the general office number at 281-341-4665, option 1.
