Boyfriend Wanted For Questioning In Woman's Death

HOUSTON, TX -- The boyfriend of a woman found beaten to death inside her apartment early Wednesday is wanted for questioning, police said. Marcus Lockett, 33, who is the boyfriend of 32-year-old Latara Sanders, has not been officially charged and is not considered a suspect at this time, according to police.

Sanders' body was discovered in her apartment at about 12:15 a.m. in the 5600 block of Yale Street by family members who called the police.

Have you seen Marcus Lockett, age 33? He is not charged, but is wanted for questioning in the death of his girlfriend overnight. If you see him call HPD Homicide at 713-308-3600 or @CrimeStopHOU at 713-222-TIPS. #hounews pic.twitter.com/gqbbkNPuRM
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) August 8, 2018

Investigators said Sanders had bruises on her face, neck, back and left arm when her body was discovered.

Lockett, who shared the apartment with Sanders, wasn’t there when police arrived and has not been seen for several days. Police are hoping to speak with him to determine if he knows anything.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lockett or this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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