Joseph Chryar

Murdered

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Case Description
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On February 13, 2006, a deliberately set fire engulfed an apartment and boarding house in East Houston, Texas. Among the victims was 32-year-old Joseph Chryar, who was trapped inside and did not survive. The Harris County Medical Examiner's autopsy ruled Chryar's death a homicide. However, the Houston Police Department (HPD) initially classified his death as "dead man," indicating an undetermined cause. This classification led to concerns from Chryar's family, who felt the case was being overloo ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Chryar

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Houston

    TX

    2007-09-14

    32

    Joseph

    Chryar

    11/02/2024


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    I just wanted to share that Joseph Chryar was tragically murdered on September 14, 2007. It's a hear... ...Read More
    09/09/2023