James Potts, 20, stabbed by Anthony Case, 20

29 Feb 2008

Houston had a string of days where the streets were quiet of homicides. Unfortunately, that quiet was shattered after James Potts was murdered at 2:30 AM.

James Potts, 20, died from multiple stab wounds as he was assaulted by Anthony Case, 20. Harris County Sheriffs responded to an assault in progress and when they came to the scene they discovered Potts had died in his apartment as a result of the stab wounds.

They also found Potts's girlfriend at another apartment. She too had stab wounds. She identified Case as the attacker and when caught Case admitted to the murder.

Homicide News Release

***UPDATE***

The website DreaminDeamon has interviewed the mother of the victim's friend.

"Anthony Case turned 20 on February 21. Just a week later, he became a murderer. On Thursday night, February 28, Anthony had spent the night with a friend. Earlier in the evening Anthony had stolen the friend’s cell phone and truck keys, hiding them, but the friend didn’t notice. The friend, his young wife and their small child had gone to bed. Anthony, a longtime friend who stayed at the home often, wasn’t asleep. Instead, he was plotting two murders and a frame job.

Sometime later, Anthony left the apartment and went to another apartment just two buildings away, the home of mutual friend James Potts and James’ girlfriend Ashley. How Case got into the home is unclear, but once he did, Case attacked Potts, stabbing him more than 32 times. Ashley began to scream, so Case grabbed her by the hair, jerked her head back and slit her throat. Our source says that “…when she still struggled, he stabbed her twice in the back and then went to cut her throat yet again, this time she slipped in his grip, and the knife went into her mouth, and he slit her from her mouth to her ear… at which point, she played dead.”

Ashley waited for Case to leave. Still in shock and bleeding heavily, she managed to get out of the second-floor apartment and go to another unit to get help. Police arrived at 2:30 on Friday morning and Ashley was able to tell them that it was Case who had done the stabbing. Police located Case by tracing the friend’s stolen cell phone. Case was found walking down a road nearby."

Dead man's body found in garbage

23 Feb 2008

A man's body was found at a garbage facility at 5900 Westpark Dr while the garbage was being moved. Garbage throughout Houston is sent to this facility.

The death is being treated by HPD as a homicide until the medical examiner to determines the cause of death.

Corpse found at southwest Houston garbage facility

Couple found slain in apartment, Pamela McGee, 42, and Wayne Elliott Williams, 54

23 Feb 2008

Pamela McGee, 42, and Wayne Elliott Williams, 54 were found shot to death in their apartment building at 3400 Hadley St. Apt 1. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots at 6:30 AM, and when police arrived they found the front door to their apartment wide open.

Neighbors said the couple had a lot of visitors, and police believe the murder was drug related.

Police: Houston couple's slaying 'possibly' drug-related


***UPDATE***

The identities of the victims have been identified by police.

Pamela McGee, 42, and Wayne Elliott Williams, 54

Adrian Jordan, 45, shot as he worked at ConocoPhillips

22 Feb 2008

A store clerk at the ConocoPhillips on the 4000 block of Lockwood at Crane was shot by a man driving a light-colored Hyundai. Witnesses left before police could arrive. The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time.

HPD seeks witnesses to east Houston killing

***UPDATE***

23 Feb 2008

The clerk murdered while he was working at ConocoPhillips has been identified as Adrian Jordan, 45. Also, the man who killed Jordan, Jerrell Fultcher, 29, was arrested hours after the murder.

Police said that Jordan went outside the gas station at 3:30 AM and was approached by Fultcher as he was in his Hyundai. Fultcher then shot Jordan and sped away.

Suspect charged with killing gas station worker

James Curtis Levi, 74, deceased from what looks like foul play

19 Feb 2008

The body of James Curtis Levi, 74, was found at at 3005 Sparrow. The types of injuries have been withheld but the death seems like a homicide.

Murder at 3005 Sparrow

A baby without a name dies after mother discareded him in a trash bin

21 Feb 2008

The baby boy that Genny Granados, 29, gave birth to in the bathroom of Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital has died. After giving birth Granados cut the umbilical cord and placed the baby in a trash bin. Custodians later found the baby in the waste bin covered with bloody paper towels. The baby was not breathing at the time.

The newborn was taken to Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital where doctors decided to take him off of life support after he was declared brain dead.

Granados has two other children, ages 2 and 10. She told authorities that she did not want any more children. Questions of to why Granados did not give birth to her newborn normally and give up her baby in accordance with Texas' Safe Haven law, a law that allows a guardian to give up rights to a child to another person such as a doctor or firefighter, have been unanswered. Granados has been arrested for child endangerment. Additional charges have not yet been filed.

Baby Found In Hospital Trashcan Dies

Floyd Washington, 50, found killed in his apartment

20 Feb 2008

Floyd Washington,50, was found deceased inside his apartment at 10110 Forum Park Dr. #122. There was no sign of forced entry and police believe the victim knew his killer.

Man slain in SW Houston may have known his killer

Murder at 10110 Forum Park Drive #122

Deputy Constable Harry Thielepape, 57, passed away from gunshot wounds

20 Feb 2008

Harris County Precinct 6 Deputy Constable Harry Thielepape, 57, died after injuries sustained from a month ago. Thielepape was shot after apprehending a wanted fugitive, Jesus Gilbert Reyna, 21, at the Chancellor Apartments at 311 Parramatta on 26 Jan 2008. Thielepape worked part time at the apartment building were he lived as a security officer.

Reyna was wanted for class C misdemeaners and Thielepape was in a squad that hunted parole violators.

Thielepape saw Reyna in a car and pulled him over. After confirming Reyna's identity Thielepape handcuffed Reyna and placed him in the backseat of Thielepape's off duty car. Reyna struggled with his handcuffs and somehow managed to move so that his hands were in the front of his body. When Thielepape opened the back seat car door to subdue Reyna, Reyna grabbed Thielepape's pistol and shot Thielepape multiple times in the chest. Thielepape was able to return fire with his backup weapon, killing Reyna.

Thielepape was rushed to the hospital where his heart stopped beating twice. His condition improved somewhat in the last month and he was able to breath on his own. Unfortunately, his wounds were to severe and he passed away.

Thielepape served his community with honor and dignity. He wanted his fellow Texans to feel safe, and he died preserving that purpose.

Precinct 6 officer's condition improves after shootout

Precinct 6 deputy constable dies from shooting injuries

Juliana Zelaya, 25, found dead in her apartment from knife lacerations

18 Feb 2008

Juliana Zelaya, 25, was found deceased with multiple lacerations in an apartment at 6500 South Gessner #2330. This is the second stabbing death of a woman in a week.

Fatal Assault at 6500 South Gessner #2330

Priscilla Kay Lucio, 26, stabbed multiple times by her boyfriend

18 Feb 2008

Priscilla Kay Lucio, 26, was stabbed to death by her boyfriend Roberto David Tarin, 33, at 11900 Wickchester Ln, #207 of the Eagle Hallow Apartments.

Houston police were responding to a stabbing in progress and had to forcefully enter the apartment. There they found Lucio deceased on the bedroom floor with multiple stab wounds. Tarin was sitting on the bed with self-inflicted stab wounds. It appeared he called 9-1-1 after killing Lucio and then tried to commit suicide.

Woman found murdered in west Houston

Fatal Stabbing at 11900 Wickchester #207

William McMillan, 50, dead and then set on fire in his home

A fire was reported 15059 Felgate Creek Dr and neighbors stated that two males that left in a gray Cadillac were seen in front of the home before the fire started. When firefighters found the body of William McMillan, 60, they contacted Harris County police detectives that McMillan was killed before the fire started.

Homicide News Release

***UPDATE***

25 Feb 2008

William McMillan's son, Evan McMillan, 17 was arrested for the murder of his father. Police said William McMillan was shot before the house he was in was set on fire. Police siad that William McMillan threatened to take away his son's car and that is why Evan McMillian killed his father.

Witnesses reported seeing 2 people with ski masks at the home in a gray Cadillac before the fire started. Although police are looking for a second person, no other arrests have been made.

HCSO: Teen Killed Dad Over Car

Yvonne Drilling, 50, found dead in a makeshift tent

14 Feb 2008

The body of Yvonne Drilling, 50, was found in a makeshift tent. Harris County detectives believe the woman's death was caused by homicide.

Harris County Homicide News Release

Maxie Haywood, 31, shot at apartment complex

13 Feb 2008

One men was shot at the around 3 a.m. Wednesday at the Brae Apartments complex at 8800 S. Brasewood at around 3:30 AM. He was taken by a private vehicle but died at the hospital.

1 dead after southwest Houston shooting

Police: No Motive, No Witnesses to Man's Fatal Shooting


Anyone with information and would like to remain anonymous is asked to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



***UPDATE***

Cedric Sharp, 19, was arrested on 15 Feb 2008 for the murder of Maxie Haywood, 31.


Man Arrested In Parking Lot Killing

Susanna Branch, 28, murdered in her home as her children slept

12 Feb 2008

At about 5:30 AM someone forced their way into the home at 5600 Calamus Circle. Susanna Branch, 28, and a unknown man where shot multiple times in their master bedroom. Branch died at the scene and the man was taken to the hospital.

Branch's has two sons aged 7 and 8 who slept through the shootings.

Anyone with information was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

1 dead, 1 wounded after Harris County shooting

Children Sleep While Mom Shot To Death

Harris County Sheriff Homicide News Release

***UPDATE***

Police in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana have captured a suspect, St. Brice, who was involved with the shooting death of Susanna Branch, 28. The man who is still in critical condition has been identified as her boyfriend.

Investigators arrest man in Louisiana for Houston area shootings

A picture the suspect.

Zhiyuan 'Ryan' Chen killed in shopping center parking lot

10 Feb 2008



Zhiyuan 'Ryan' Chen, 26, was shot multiple times outside the Tan Do Chinese Restaurant near the 9300 block of Bellaire Boulevard at Ranchester.

Man Dies After Southwest Houston Restaurant Shooting



***UPDATE***

Zhiyuan 'Ryan' Chen was an international student from China attending Texas Southern University. Two men approached Chen as he talked on his cell phone. One man shot Chen and ran away.

Houston Council Member Peter Brown has set up a memorial fund for

Donations to the memorial fund can be sent to:
Ryan Chen Memorial Scholarship Fund
3911 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77002

***UPDATE***

A sketch of the suspect has been released by the Houston Police Detectives. "The shooter is described as a Hispanic male in his early 20s, about 5 feet, 4 inches tall with a slim build. He was wearing a white baseball cap, white T-shirt and dark pants," authorities said. "The man with him is described as Hispanic, 30 to 35 years old, 6 feet tall and between 170 and 180 pounds. He had medium-length black hair and wore a dark T-shirt and dark pants."

There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

James Edwards Yarbrough, 19, murdered by Gerson Valencia, 16, in Fort Bend County

1 Feb 2008

James Edwards Yarbrough, 19, diedhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif after being shot multiple times by Gerson Valencia, 16. They were arguing with outside Yarbrough's home when Valencia shot Yarbrough several times with a .38 revolver.

Valencia is thought to still be in the Houston area. He is believed to be still armed with the .32 and dangerous. Here is a picture of him.



Teen sought in Friday night shooting death

Teen suspect in fatal shooting still at large

***UPDATE***

Gerson Valencia, 16, turned himself into Fort Bend County detectives on Monday, February 11, 2008 around noon. He was accompanied by his attorney.

Teen suspect surrenders in homicide case

Justin Turner, 17, shot as he drove his car

9 Feb 2008

Justin Demon Turner, 17, was killed when he was shot as he drove onto Ridgecroft Road. The suspect shot him from a Ford Crown Victoria.

HPD hunts for suspects in teen's fatal shooting

***UPDATE***

21 Feb 2008

The person who shot Justin Demon Turner, 17, as he drove at 15800 Hiram Clarke has been arrested by police. The killer, Xavier Powell, 17, shot at Turner's car and hit him in the head as he slowed to turn onto Ridgecroft Road. The case will be prosecuted by the Fort Bend District Attorney.

Update on Fatal Shooting at 15800 Hiram Clarke

Mark Stenberg, 29, killed at a motel

10 Feb 2008

Mark Stenberg, 29, was found shot to death in a motel room near the intersection of Old Spanish Trail at Tierwester. Witnesses say they were awaken to gunshots in the parking lot. A young black male was spotted walking in the parking lot by witnesses looking out of the St. Francis Motel room window.


Deadly shooting wakes motel guests

Man Found Shot to Death at Southwest Houston Motel



***UPDATE***

Mark Stenberg, 29, has been identified as a rapper from Portland, OR. He went by Blu Crush and Dozzieloc. He was on a promotional trip across the country.

An argument and suspecious death

9 Feb 2008

Travis Walden, 24, was killed and two others injured at Star Cafe after an argument ended in gunfire. The suspect has yet to be identified.

Argument ends in fatal shooting at Houston club

6 Feb 2008

Amy M. Smith, 20, was shot by her boyfriend, David Francis Anderson, 26, in their apartment. Anderson told police the shooting was accidental as he showed Smith a gun early Wednesday morning. New information became aware to police and they charged Anderson with Smith's murder.

Man charged in girlfriend's shooting death

Larry W. Miller Jr., 34, dead from a botched drug deal

7 Feb 2008

At around 11:00 pm Larry W. Miller Jr., 34, was shot to death in the Peninsula Park apartments. Miller was shot after he and a friend went to the apartment complex to buy drugs. An unidentified suspect shot Miller twice.

Police say Houston man was killed during drug deal

Suspect John Eric Owens saught in the homicide of Kenneth Ray Wolridge

As reported on Houston Homicides on 15 Jan 2008, Kenneth Ray Wolridge was murdered as he inspected his vehicle after it was hit by an erratic driver.

John Eric Owens was identified as a driver of one of the vehicles and was the shooter involved in the slaying.

The Houston Chronicle reports that Owens also goes by the aliases "J-Mob" and "Sleepy."

Police asked that anyone with information on his whereabouts call the homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Manhunt launched for freeway shooting suspect

Houston Homicide entry

A picture of John Eric Owens

Drive by shooting victims identified as Pablo Salvador Cayax Batan and Roberto Gonzalez

Two victims in the drive by shooting that occurred on Wednesday, February, 6, 2008 were described as 10th grade Westbury High School students.

The two were slain around 6:30 pm while they drove around the 4800 block of West Belfort. It was reported that a black, four-door Honda was involved in the shooting. The car of the victim was a blue car and was riddled with bullets as it pulled into a shopping center parking lot.

The driver of the car and another passenger were taken to the hospital and expected to live. One of the teenage victims was shot three times in the back and the other homicide victim was shot in the head.

Police asked that anyone with information call the homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Two drive-by victims were Westbury students

***UPDATE***

The victims were identified as Pablo Salvador Cayax Batan and Roberto Gonzalez, both 17.

Two Westbury High students killed in drive-by identified

***SECOND UPDATE***

11 Feb 2008

Martin Santoyo, 18, was charged with the murder of Pablo Cayax, 17, and Roberto Gonzalez, 17.

"Two other suspects wanted in this case are described as Hispanic males. The first suspect is 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a slim build and a dark complexion. He wears an afro-style haircut and could appear to be African-American. He is known as “Giant.” The second suspect is 5 feet 8 inches tall with collar length “mussy” black hair.

The suspects may be driving a black or burgundy 4-door Honda and frequenting the area of Gasmer Street."

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Update on Murder at 4898 West Bellfort

Murder in the morning

Two people were shot this morning after a fight. One victim was shot in the arm and died at the hospital, and the other victim was shot in the neck but is still alive. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:30 am in an apartment at 5300 block of Coke.

Comments at the Houston Chronicle Website by MBAgirl said, "This happens to be a brother and sister that were shot and he was trying to defend her after they asked a roommate to move out and he returned in the morning with a gun."

1 dead, 1 wounded after shooting at Houston apartment

***UPDATE***

11 Feb 2008

The suspect is described as a light skinned black male, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing between 160 to 170 pounds. He has a fade hair cut and was wearing blue jeans, a black tee shirt and a blue jacket.

Fatal Shooting at 3615 Old Spanish Trail

Three men wanted for questioning about store clerk death

Kasim Bhimani, 52, was killed during a convenience store robbery. The suspects in the case are reported to be 3 young black males described as follows:
17-21 years old, 5'9" to 6'1" tall, 160-180 lbs., wearing dark blue jeans and black or dark colored hooded sweatshirts

Anyone with information about the slaying is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

February murders

Four more murders where added this week to the Murder Map. The third of February brought the first murder of a female.

Yvonne Sanchez, 21, a pregnant woman was sleeping in the bed of her apartment with her husband when Biondi Vernard Rolle broke into their apartment and shot into the bed. Sanchez was hit and the gunshot woke her husband who chased Rolle out of the apartment complex.

Sanchez was taken to the hospital where she gave birth to her child. The baby died 10 minutes after birth. Sanchez died at the hospital.

Rolle has been arrested and will be charged with capital murder. Two other people with him will be charged with murder and burglary.