ID’d: Young TX Woman Found Strangled In Houston Man’s Bedroom Green Recycling Bin

HOUSTON, TX. (THECOUNT) — Irene Yemitan is the young woman whose body was discovered inside a green recycling bin, according to the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Yemitan, whose age was not provided, has been identified as the woman who was found strangled and left inside a recycling bin in a Houston man’s bedroom.

Yemitan was found dead on Sept. 5 in the home in the 9600 Wellsworth Drive, Houston, TX.

Alex Jude Akpan, 24, was charged with tampering with evidence after his mother found Yemitan’s body in his room.

Investigators tried to interview Akpan, but he requested an attorney.

There’s no immediate word on how officials came to learn her name. Earlier they had asked for the public to help identify her.

Authorities have not disclosed what the possible relationship may be between Akpan and Yemitan.