HOUSTON – the family of a Houston-area man found dead under a freeway overpass believes he was murdered, and are demanding answers as police investigate. The body of carnes,a native of Alvin,Texas,was discovered near a homeless encampment,and authorities are treating the case as a likely homicide.
Carnes’ sister,Kidd,stated she “won’t stop until I get justice for my brother,” and intends to remain actively involved in the investigation. While Carnes had been facing hardship and doing odd jobs in the Houston area,those who knew him remember a devoted father. “When he was home, he was present and loving and the kid’s best freind. He was just amazing with the kids,” kidd said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Carnes’ death, which involved a fire. According to Lt. Kahn, “It seems very unlikely [to be suicide], especially because if he’s not just hanging, ther’s also the fire.” The official cause of death is pending an autopsy report from the medical examiner.
A small measure of relief for the family came with the recent recovery of carnes’ dog, which will be returned to his daughter. However, investigators have not yet identified any witnesses to the incident.
The Houston Police Department is urging anyone with details to contact the Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online at https://crime-stoppers.org/.