HPD Release Sketch Of Woman's Severed Head

LAKE HOUSTON, TX — Police are still trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the discovery of a human head inside a trash bag on the banks of Lake Houston.

Volunteers who were cleaning up along the banks of Lake Houston on the morning of March 24, found the severed head of a woman inside the trash bag and flagged down officers who were patrolling Lake Houston.

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An initial forensic examination determined the remains were badly decomposed.

Officials have still not identified the woman, or determined how she died.

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On Friday, HPD released a sketch of what they believed the woman looked like before she died, and details related to a possible suspect in the case.

About two weeks before the remains were discovered, witnesses reported seeing a young, white man in his 20s in the area tossing a bag over the bridge.

He is described only as being in his early to mid-20s with short dark brown hair and long bangs that went across his face.

He is about 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, with light skin and was wearing a gray and black plaid shirt.

He was driving a teal or bluish green Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pickup truck. The back left passenger window was broken and had what appeared to be cardboard over the window.

The truck is described as having lots of rust and looking as if it had been wrecked several times. A photo of a similar style truck is attached.

Anyone with information in this case, on the identity of the deceased male, or the male described above is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Image: HPD Sketch

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