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Two teenagers identified as persons of interest in Bacliff woman’s death

Uriah Ureck and Tara King (Galveston County Sheriff's Office)

BACLIFF, Texas – The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office has released a photo of two teenagers they say are persons of interest in a Bacliff woman’s death.

The sheriff’s office said they responded Thursday around 11 p.m. to a home at 4723 15th Street in Bacliff after a close friend of the woman called and said they were unable to reach her.

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Deputies arrived at the home and found the woman dead inside.

“The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene to conduct an investigation. Investigators discovered evidence indicating foul play,” the sheriff’s office said.

The sheriff’s office identified 18-year-old Uriah Ureck and his girlfriend 17-year-old Tara King as persons of interest in the case.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating them so they can be questioned.

“At this time, we are following all leads and taking every necessary step to bring clarity to this tragic incident. We are committed to solving this case, and any information from the community that can assist in the investigation will be invaluable,” the sheriff’s office said. “If you have any information, please contact Detective Hudson with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office (409) 766-2322, select #2. You may also submit an anonymous tip to Galveston County Crime Stoppers online at P3tips.com or call (409) 763-8477.”


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Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.

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