Human remains found at Houston home after fire investigation
Human skeletal remains were discovered at 2814 Terry Street in Houston on October 29, 2026, during a follow-up investigation by the Houston Fire Department Arson Division after a house fire. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences confirmed the remains were human, and HPD homicide detectives responded to the scene. The identity, gender and cause of death are pending autopsy results.
- When it happened
- October 29, 2026
- Where
- 2814 Terry Street, Houston
- First reported by an outlet
- Nov 2, 2026 at 7:06 am
- Confirmed by
- the original record or a trusted outlet
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
- Detective K. Clark · HPD Homicide Division Detective[1]
The facts
- Human skeletal remains were located at 2814 Terry Street about 12:30 p.m. on October 29, 2026, after neighbors reported a foul odor to Houston Fire Department Arson Division investigators.[1]
- The Houston Fire Department had responded to a house fire at the address days earlier.[1]
- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences confirmed the skeletal remains were human.[1]
- The identity, gender and cause of death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences and autopsy results.[1]
- The Houston Fire Department Arson Division is also investigating the cause of the fire.[1]
Sources
- Official record Investigation into Remains Found at 2814 Terry Street Houston Police Department news releases · Nov 2, 2026
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