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12-year-old girl finds mother, stepfather dead in apparent murder-suicide at NW Harris County home
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ninfa Saavedra, T.J. Parker , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The discovery was made by their 12-year-old daughter, who called 911 after finding her mother unresponsive.
A tragic incident occurred in northwest Harris County, resulting in the deaths of a mother and stepfather. The discovery was made by their 12-year-old daughter, who called 911 after finding her mother unresponsive. Deputies responded to the scene, where they found both the mother and stepfather deceased.
Investigators believe the incident was an apparent murder-suicide. Further details about the incident, which happened late Thursday night, are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2 Houston.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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