Frames Denton, 69, was found dead in Houston, Texas on September 5, 2017. His death was one of approximately 269 homicides reported in Houston that year, during a period when the city’s overall violent crime rate rose by about 8.9 percent from the previous year. That year saw a wide range of cases, from domestic violence to gang-related incidents, and nearly 50 people were charged with murder in Houston in 2017.

Denton’s case was reported as part of this broader spike in violent crime, and remained under investigation. If anyone has information about Frames Denton or the circumstances of his death, please contact the Houston Police Department.