An unidentified man was found dead and partially buried at 612 Keith about 2:25 p.m. on September 24. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, but police believe the victim was killed at a different location and dumped.

According to HPD, a witness reported seeing a Hispanic male hurriedly drive away from the scene in a white GM SUV truck after picking up a plastic container.

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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