Rachel Burrell, 44, of Houston was found dead Friday, March 18 around 7:30 a.m. near 600 Altic.

Initially, officers were uncertain as to the identity of the victim and the cause of death, but have since ruled it a homicide.

The deceased was found in a shallow ditch just off the roadway.

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

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