Woman found dead in Galveston County home; two teens wanted for questioning

Two teens are wanted for questioning after a woman was found dead in a Galveston County home on Thursday night, according to the sheriff's office.

Woman found dead 

What we know:

At about 11 p.m., deputies were called to do a welfare check on a resident in Bacliff. They went to a home on 15th Street where they reportedly found a deceased woman. 

Investigators were called to the home and they allegedly detected foul play.

What we don't know:

The deceased woman has not been identified and there is no information on the cause of death.

Persons of interest

What's next:

Galveston County officials are looking for two teens as persons of interest in this case. They have been identified as Uriah Ureck, 18, and Tara King, 17.

The sheriff's office says the teens are wanted for questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact one of the following officials:

  • Detective Hudson, Galveston Co. Sheriff's Office: Call 409-766-2322, select #2
  • Galveston County Crime Stoppers: Call 409-763-8477 or go to P3tips.com to send anonymous tips

The Source: Facebook post from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office

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