HARRIS COUNTY, TX. (THECOUNT) — Texas teen, Emma Presler, has been identified as the murder suspect sought in a fatal burning incident that left 33-year-old Devin Graham dead early August in Harris County, Texas.
Presler, 19, is accused of setting Graham on fire August 6th in Humble, Texas. Karissa Lindros, 26, was was critically injured during the incident.
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According to reports, the deadly attack occurred at 2046 Aspen Glade Drive in Humble around 10 p.m. on August 6.
HPD patrol officers responded to a report of an arson at a residence at the above address and learned Mr. Graham and Ms. Lindros had been transported via Life Flight helicopter to the hospital with severe burns. Graham told police a female suspect had entered the residence and poured an unknown substance on him and lit him on fire. Lindros was then also burned as a result of the incident, reports Breaking911.
Graham and Lindros were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Graham was later pronounced deceased of thermal injuries
Witnesses reported seeing a white, four-door sedan fleeing the area after the incident. The suspect is described only as a white female, 25 to 30 years of age.
Further investigation led to the identity of Presler as the suspect in this case and she was charged for her role in the incident.
Police haven’t said what the motive could be.
Anyone with possible information on the whereabouts of Emma Presler is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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Geo quick facts: Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas, located in the southeastern part of the state near Galveston Bay. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,092,459, making it the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States – Wikipedia.