Identified! TX - Devers, UNK possibly male, dog brought hand to owner, June 23 2022 - Don Risenhoover

[Tbone144]

A homeowner in the 500 block of S. Gates St. in the Devers area called the Liberty County Sheriff’s dispatcher around 4:45 p.m. Thursday, June 23, to say that their family dog just brought home a human hand.

Investigators from the LCSO responded immediately and confirmed that it was, in fact, a human hand. Shortly thereafter, additional human remains were found in a wooded area approximately 100 yards behind the home.

According to Capt. Billy Knox, the remains were in an advanced stage of decomposition; therefore it was not possible to determine the race or age of the body. The clothes, however, suggest that the body belonged to a male.

A revolver was found near the body and photos of the clothing will be released tomorrow in hopes that someone will be able to identify them.

Capt. Knox indicated there has been no missing person report made to the Sheriff’s Office that would fit the remains but Investigators will be checking with other law enforcement agencies to determine if they may have someone missing that would fit this description.

Dog brings home a human hand in Devers

A homeowner in the 500 block of S. Gates St. in the Devers area called the Liberty County Sheriff’s dispatcher around 4:45 p.m. Thursday, June 23, to say that their family dog just brought home a h…

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[GuyfromCanada]

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas — The Liberty County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a family's dog brought a human hand to their home.

At 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, a home owner in the 500 block of South Gates in the Devers area called the Liberty County Sheriff’s dispatcher and said their family dog just brought home a human hand, according to a news release from the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators confirmed the hand was human and shortly after, additional human remains were found in a wooded area approximately 100 yards behind the home.

More at Liberty County Sheriff's Office investigating after dog brings home human hand, additional remains found nearby

Devers has a population of about 500 people.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

I wonder if this was self-harm?

 

[ralyla]

The only person currently listed as missing in Liberty County is Clinton William Miller, NamUs #MP34041. He was last heard from on May 25th, 2015 at 5:00 am. His home burned down the same evening he went missing.

 

[iulia]

LCSO investigators have possibly identified remains found by dog in Devers

KFDM

kfdm.com

On Thursday, June 23rd, LCSO deputies and investigators responded to the 500 block of South Gates St. in reference to human remains. The manner of death appeared to be a suicide, with additional DNA information requested at the autopsy. No identification was found at the scene or at the autopsy, yet the medical examiner could identify that the remains belonged to a male.

Investigators were able to obtain a possible identity of the deceased male, who was not a Liberty County resident. A potential family member of the male located in Harris County confirmed that they had not spoken to that individual in months, and a missing person report was never filed to their knowledge. The family member provided the investigator with pertinent information that further helped with the investigation.

DNA samples will be taken from family members and compared to the DNA of the deceased male to confirm his identity.

The possible identity of the deceased male will not be released until DNA results are made available to the LCSO.

 

[carbuff]

Poor guy.

 

[iulia]

Remains discovered in Devers last year identified

On June 23, 2022, Investigators with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 500 block of South Gates Street in Devers, Liberty County, Texas, in reference to human remains found in the area. Investigators responded and processed the scene, and sent the unidentified human remains...

www.thevindicator.com

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Upon completion of the DNA comparison, Investigators were notified that the DNA profiles matched and that the deceased had been identified as Don Risenhoover who was 56 years old. As a result of the investigation and upon completion of the autopsy, Risenhoover’s death was ruled a suicide.

 

[ralyla]

RIP Mr. Risenhoover.

 

[Teignmouth 22]

There is more info about this gentleman with a photograph on the find a grave site; haven't added the link as not sure it's allowed.

I used to freak out when my cat brought in a rat or a mouse, so goodness knows how the dog's owner felt.

Very sad.

R.I.P.