Male skeletal remains found in SE Houston lot

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Police are investigating after skeletal remains were found in an empty lot in southeast Houston.

What we know:

Investigators responded to a large empty lot off of Minnesota Street, south of Windwater Drive, around 1:15 a.m.

Officials said someone had bought the field and was clearing it to develop it when the crew found the bones. 

The bones are believed to be a man. However, no other identification was available. 

What we don't know:

The cause of death is under investigation by the Medical Examiners Office. 

What's next:

The medical examiner’s office will examine the remains to attempt to identify the person. 

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Houston Police Department.

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