Deceased Unidentified Male Found In Kyle Area

On Thursday, May 26, 2016, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1500 block of Cotton Gin Road in Kyle for a possible deceased person call. Area residents reported a strong odor coming from a stock tank and believed they observed a person floating in the water.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the badly decomposed remains of a male subject. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Due to the condition of the body, the only description available:

• Hispanic male, 5’6” tall
• Appears to have a tattoo between his shoulder blades that is partially observable, Last 2 letters may be “R O” in script lettering.
• Deceased approximately one month.
• No dental work

The subject was wearing:

• Black Polo-type, Short-Sleeve Shirt, buttons engraved with “Grand Slam” “Air Walk” Camouflage Cargo-type Shorts with black canvas belt
• Blue Boxer-Brief Underwear
• Black Puma Ankle Sock on right foot only Subject was wearing White Fila Athletic Shoes

If you have any information regarding the identity of this subject or the circumstances of his death, please contact Detective Lenny Martinez or the Criminal Investigations Division at 512- 393-7814 or 512-393-7896.

Anyone with information regarding this or any case may the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 and speak with the Criminal Investigations Division or you may contact the Hays County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477). Remember, you may also submit information electronically from the link on the Hays County Crime Stoppers website or by using the free “TipSubmit” application from a smart phone. Information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminal suspect(s) may be eligible for a CASH reward of up to $1,000. All calls are confidential and callers will remain anonymous. You do not have to give your name and you will not have to testify in court.