5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, June 2
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Here are things to know for Wednesday, June 2:
1. Child found dead in Jasper motel room believed to be missing 6-year-old Samuel Olson, HPD says
An investigation is underway after a child was found dead Tuesday evening in a motel room in Jasper, according to Houston police chief Troy Finner. It has been reported that the child’s body is believed to be missing 6-year-old Samuel Olson and two possible suspects are in custody.
The possible suspects will be interview by homicide detectives on Wednesday, Finner said.
According to reports, officers were called to a Best Western Inn, located in the 200 block of West Gibson Street just before 6 p.m. about a body being found.
HPD: Dad s girlfriend charged with tampering with evidence in disappearance of missing Houston boy Samuel Olson
The body found in a Jasper, Texas motel has not yet been positively ID d as that of the child but police believe it is. Author: Doug Delony Updated: 11:59 AM CDT June 2, 2021
HOUSTON Houston police announced Wednesday that the person in custody in connection to a child s body found in a motel room in Jasper, TX believed to be of little Samuel Olson is the child s dad’s girlfriend Theresa Balboa.
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The Harris County District Attorney has accepted a charge of tampering with evidence against Balboa, Houston Police Assistant Chief Heather Morris said at a 10 a.m. press conference on Wednesday.