Remains found in Friendswood identified as missing Lester Mabry, officials say

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas - Friendswood police say remains found in a wooded area on Monday night have been identified as those of a man who was reported missing over the weekend.

The Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the remains as those of 38-year-old Lester Mabry, the police department said in an update Monday afternoon. Authorities also said there was no evidence of foul play. 

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Mabry had last been seen in the 100 block of Clearview Avenue around 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Police said he told his family he was going for a walk but never returned home.

Authorities located human remains around 9 p.m. Monday in a wooded area adjacent to the east end of Clearview Avenue.

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Friendswood police and the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department had been searching for Mabry since the weekend.  Police said they used a drone, K-9 unit and boat to look along the Clear Creek waterway and the wooded area.