Texas Authorities Charge Man in Ángela Díaz Homicide

Houston, Texas – After a year-long investigation, Justin Scarbrough, 39, has been formally charged with the murder of Ángela Marisol Díaz, 22. Díaz was reported missing in 2024, and her remains were discovered in east Houston in March 2025. Scarbrough faces charges of murder and tampering with evidence in the 337th Criminal District Court of Harris County Univision.

Discovery of Remains and Identification

Díaz’s body was found on March 20, 2025, in a field located at 16700 Space Center Boulevard. Authorities were alerted after a passerby reported what appeared to be human remains. The Harris County Forensic Science Office confirmed the remains were those of Díaz through DNA testing Univision.

Ongoing Investigations and Related Cases

The Houston Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Díaz’s death. Several other cases have recently been prosecuted in the Houston area, including a domestic violence homicide in Conroe and a case involving a suspect accused of murdering a young woman and attempting to conceal her remains Univision.

Additional Information

As of March 19, 2026, details regarding bail amounts and court dates for Scarbrough are still developing. Authorities have not released further information regarding potential motives or connections to other cases Univision.

Individuals with information related to this case are encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department.