Death Investigation

On 8/18/18 the Killeen Police Department responded to the 800 block of Attas in reference to a death investigation.  At that time, an unidentified decomposing body was found in a vacant property, and KPD initiated a death investigation.  An autopsy was conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences and the findings were returned this week indicating that the victim was a 40 to 50 year old white female who was the victim of a Homicide.  The investigation is ongoing to determine an identity of the victim, as well as the circumstances of her death.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3 tips on IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Cdr. Erich Morsbach
Chief of Staff
Killeen Police Department