Missouri City, TX — In a grim development, Missouri City police have uncovered skeletal remains while investigating the disappearance of Karen Miles, a woman reported missing since late August.
Authorities were acting on a lead regarding Miles’s whereabouts, which directed them to the 16000 block of Blue Ridge Road. During their extensive search in a densely wooded area and heavy brush, officers stumbled upon skeletal remains.
The Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office is set to conduct a thorough autopsy to confirm the identity of the remains. The Houston Forensics Science Center has also been called in to assist in processing the scene.
Timeline of disappearance
Karen Miles was officially reported missing on August 29. According to police reports, she was last seen by her family on August 22. The case took a suspicious turn when Miles’s car was discovered being driven by an unidentified individual, with stolen license plates affixed to the vehicle.
Missouri City police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery, and the use of stolen plates on Miles’s vehicle suggests possible foul play. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
“Her car was found being driven by another person with stolen plates on the vehicle,” police stated, highlighting the complexity and urgency of the investigation.
Stay tuned as this story develops and more information becomes available.