Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Cortez Taylor death by force case profile photo

Cortez Taylor

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 21, 2015

Victim Details

Cortez Taylor

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Houston

TX

2015-12-21

31

Cortez

Taylor

Yes

07/05/2026


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On December 21, 2015, Cortez Taylor, aged 31, was found dead in Houston, Texas. His body was discovered near the Galleria area, prompting a homicide investigation by the Houston Police Department. The initial reports described his death as mysterious, with the authorities focusing on determining the precise circumstances and whether foul play was involved. Police responded quickly, treating the area as a crime scene, and began collecting evidence while seeking any witnesses who might provide use ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Cortez Taylor, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (2)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Police investigating after friends find man dead inside apartment
  • HPD investigating mysterious death near the Galleria | khou.com

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Does anyone know if there were ever any updates on Cortez Taylor's case? It's baffling how such a tr... ...Read More
    08/29/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case of Cortez Taylor, and something that's really been puz... ...Read More
    02/07/2023
    Has anyone else been following the Cortez Taylor case? I've been digging around and found out that t... ...Read More
    01/21/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Cortez Taylor

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Houston, Texas

    Sedrick Jones death by force case in Houston, TX

    Sedrick Jones

    Death: Oct 12, 2021
    Sedrick Jerome Jones, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 12, 2 ...Read More
    Eric McIntyre death by force case in Houston, TX

    Eric McIntyre

    Death: Jun 19, 2016
    Eric McIntyre, a 34-year-old man from Houston, TX, was tragically shot and killed on June 19, 2016. . ...Read More
    Francisco Beltran death by force case in Houston, TX

    Francisco Beltran

    Death: Mar 26, 2014
    Francisco Beltran, age 25, was killed in Houston, Texas on March 26, 2014. The Houston Police Depart r ...Read More
    Ebenezer Sewornoo death by force case in Houston, TX

    Ebenezer Sewornoo

    Death: Feb 24, 2019
    Ebenezer Sewornoo, a 24-year-old Ghanaian man, was tragically shot and killed on February 24, 2019, , ...Read More
    Mario Bahamondes death by force case in Houston, TX

    Mario Bahamondes

    Death: Mar 02, 2017
    Mario Eduardo Bahamondes, a 35-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on Marc r ...Read More
    Bryan Garcia death by force case in Houston, TX

    Bryan Garcia

    Death: Jun 23, 2022
    Bryan Garcia, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on June 23, 2022, in Houston, Te T ...Read More
    Samuel Phillips III death by force case in Houston, TX

    Samuel Phillips III

    Death: Feb 11, 2019
    On February 11, 2019, Samuel Phillips III, a 26-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was fatally shot i ...Read More