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No suspect in custody yet after dead body found in trash can in Third Ward, HPD says

Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · As published by ABC13 Houston · September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

A dead body was found in a trash can. The discovery was made in the Third Ward.

Houston Police Department is investigating the incident. At this time, no suspect is in custody.

Further details about the incident are available from ABC13 Houston, including any updates on the investigation and potential suspects.

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Category: Local · Published: September 7, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston · Reading time: 1 min

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No suspect in custody yet after dead body found in trash can in Third Ward, HPD says

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