Houston murder: 18-year-old accused in death of family member, 66

HOUSTON - A welfare check in northeast Houston led police to find a woman's body on Wednesday and a teen charged with her murder.

Mylon Louis Colquitt, 18, was charged with murder for the death of an alleged 66-year-old family member.

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According to the Houston Police Department, on June 19 around 8:20 a.m., officers responded to 4200 Russell Street for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they discovered a woman with head lacerations and later pronounced her dead at the scene.

Mylon Louis Colquitt (Photo courtesy of Houston Police Department)

Family members expressed concerns about the woman's well-being after they could not get in touch with her.

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Investigators say the woman suffered from head trauma. Initial reports say she has lacerations to the head.

Colquitt was apprehended at a different location, according to officials.