UPDATE 08/06/2009
On 08/06/09 the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office identified the body of a man found floating in the swimming area (Lake Conroe) near Scott’s Ridge and FM 1097 as 44 year old Martin Soto of Conroe. The investigation into Soto’s death is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Lozano or Detective Hahs at 936-760-5876, or call Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-(STOP)7867, or online at : http://www.montgomerycountycrimestoppers.org
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Original Press Release
At approximately 2:50 PM the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to a body found in the water at a swimming area (Lake Conroe) near Scott’s Ridge Road and FM 1097. The Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County Precinct 1 Lake Patrol units responded and removed the body from the water, at which time they found that the body had several injuries to the neck and abdominal area. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded and is currently conducting an investigation into this death. The deceased is described as a Hispanic male, 45-50 years of age, and is approximately 5′03-5′05″, and weighs approximately 135-145 pounds.
Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact Detective Lozano or Detective Hahs at 936-760-5876.
