Connie Montez, a 38-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. She was fatally shot during a robbery at the Buckhorn Lounge, located at 12238 Hempstead Road, around 2:30 a.m. The incident was classified as a capital murder case by the Houston Police Department .
The robbery and subsequent shooting occurred when Montez was at the lounge. The suspects, who have never been identified or arrested, took her life during the crime. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, and the suspects remain at large. The HPD has periodically revisited the case, hoping to gather new leads or evidence that could bring closure to Montez's family and friends.
The murder of Connie Montez is one of many cold cases that the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division Cold Case Unit continues to work on. The unit has made public appeals for information, urging anyone with knowledge about the case to come forward. The department has also collaborated with Crime Stoppers to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Montez's death.
Despite the passage of time, the memory of Connie Montez and the quest for justice in her case remain alive. The HPD continues to encourage anyone with information to contact them, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in solving cold cases.
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