Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the death of a woman found at 8706 Pagewood Lane about 7:20 p.m. on May 8.
The suspect, Jose Gonzalez (H/m, 49), is charged with murder in the 339th State District Court for his role in the death of Delores Hawkins, 82.
A May 2018 booking photo of Gonzalez is attached to this news release.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives A. Lopez, I. Ulloa and E. Wohlgemuth reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a residential fire at the above address and were told by HFD arson investigators a deceased person was found inside the residence.
An autopsy identified the victim as Ms. Hawkins.
Further investigation identified Gonzalez as the suspect in this case and he was subsequently charged on Monday (Dec. 17). Gonzalez was already in the Harris County jail on an unrelated charge.
Jose Gonzalez
Update: JFC/JKS 12-19-18
VHS/JFC 5-10-18
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