Homeless person leads Houston police to suspected human remains, officials say

The Brief

  • Police say they were called about a human skull Saturday on McIntosh Street.
  • A homeless person who allegedly had the skull led officers to more remains.
  • Anyone with information can call HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600.

HOUSTON An investigation is underway for suspected human remains that were found close to Downtown Houston on Saturday morning.

Remains found in Houston; investigation underway

What we know:

At about 9 a.m., Houston Police say they got a report of a human skull sitting on the ground. Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of McIntosh Street.

Police say they found the skull sitting on some items that were put out for trash pickup. Officers learned a homeless person was walking around with the skull and left it on top of the trash.

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