Houston attorney Michael C. Howard is facing a $10 million bond after being charged with killing his son, reportedly waiting 17 hours before contacting authorities and burning the body.
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Michael C. Howard, a 68-year-old lawyer from Houston, faces charges in connection with the death of his 20-year-old son, Mark Howard, at their property in rural Sabine County. During a press conference on Thursday, authorities disclosed unsettling details of the case.
Joseph MacDonough, an investigator from Sabine County, stated that Michael Howard reportedly shot his son, believing him to be an intruder. Mark Howard, who had been diagnosed with Down syndrome and was considered “high functioning,” was reportedly killed on Sunday night.
Instead of promptly reaching out to law enforcement, Howard delayed for 17 hours before notifying the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office. At this time, he is said to have burned his son's body and cleaned the crime scene with a water hose.
According to investigators, Howard sought the advice of his wife and older son prior to reaching out to the deputies. His wife has participated in an interview related to the ongoing investigation.
Howard is subject to a $10 million bond while the investigation is ongoing. Officials in Sabine County are diligently investigating the complete details surrounding the unfortunate incident.
