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Samuel Cox
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Houston
State: Texas
County: Harris
Date of birth: June 18, 1969
Date of death: February 6, 1995
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Race: African American/Black
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: February
LEA: Houston Police Department
Case Description
Samuel “Lamont” Cox's body was found on March 14, 1995, in a shallow grave near the 8800 block of Country Creek Drive along the Brays Bayou in Houston, Texas. Reports state he died of a gunshot wound. Lamont had been missing since February 6, 1995, when his bloody car was found with bullet holes inside. Lamont's remains were discovered 150 yards away from where his car was found. His family continues to seek justice.
Anyone with information concerning Samuel “Lamont” Cox's unsolved homicide is asked to call the Houston Police Cold Case Division at (713) 308-3618 or the Houston Police Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222- 8477
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