| A suspect wanted and charged in the fatal assault of one man and the assault of a woman at 2046 Aspen Glade Drive about 10 p.m. on August 6 is in custody.
The suspect, Emma Presler (w/f, 19), is charged by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office with murder in the 435th State District Court. She remains in the Montgomery County Jail.
A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office booking photo of Presler is attached to this news release.
The victims, Devin Graham, 33, and Karissa Lindros, 26, were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Mr. Graham was later pronounced deceased.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers B. Godoy and J. Windham reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a report of an arson at a residence at the above address and learned Mr. Graham and Ms. Lindros had been transported to a hospital with severe burns. Graham told police a female suspect entered the residence, poured an unknown substance on him, and lit him on fire. Lindros was also burned as a result of the incident.
Witnesses reported seeing a white, four-door sedan fleeing the area.
Further investigation led to the identification of Presler as the suspect in this case and, on August 19, she was charged for her role in the incident.
On Thursday (August 26), Presler was located and arrested without further incident.
IN CUSTODY – Emma Presler
2nd Update: VHS/KJS 8-30-21
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