Linda Howell, 73, was found dead in her Cypress, Texas, home on November 4, 2015. Reports state she died from a gunshot wound; investigators say several people were discovered dead in the residence and that the victims had been killed before a fire was set, prompting a homicide investigation.

Authorities released surveillance footage showing an unidentified man approaching the residence at about 6 a.m. on the day of the incident and later leaving in a dark-colored four-door sedan, described as blue or black with chrome trim and a lower-mounted third brake light. The vehicle was last seen eastbound on Cypresswood Drive before turning onto Cypress Rosehill toward Highway 290.

Law enforcement increased their efforts, with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI involved, and offered a reward of up to $25,000 for tips. No arrests had been announced as of February 2025. If anyone has information about the suspect, the vehicle, or movements around the residence that morning, please come forward.