Hermelindo Morales-Rafael, 30, was found dead in Houston on December 28, 2015, the victim of a violent, unsolved crime. The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division originally handled the case and later referred it to the Cold Case Squad, which continues to review the investigation.

The Cold Case Squad has reanalyzed evidence with updated forensic methods and reinterviewed witnesses or possible suspects while working with partners including the FBI, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and Crime Stoppers of Houston. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that could lead to an arrest, and investigators say the case remains open.

If anyone has information about Hermelindo Morales-Rafael, his last movements, or possible leads that were not previously reported, please contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Houston.