Following the discovery of human remains in a field in Williamson County on October 11, a positive identification has now been made. According to the Round Rock Police Department and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the body is that of 32-year-old Timothy Perez of Conroe — the subject of a missing persons case that began back in March 2022. Perez was found by workers near the intersection of SH-45 and Mopac.
There were no apparent signs of criminal activity, and the investigation is ongoing, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said.
“We are saddened to hear the news of Mr. Perez’s death. We were hopeful that he would be found alive. Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Perez,” said Round Rock Chief of Police Allen Banks.
Round Rock PD’s case originated as a follow up of an Austin Police missing persons investigation. According to the department, during the one encounter Round Rock officers had with Perez, he refused to identify himself and they were not yet aware of the then-APD investigation.
“We had no reason to restrain his liberty as he had committed no crime and did not meet the criteria for an emergency mental health detention,” Round Rock PD says in a statement.
The Texas State Forensic Anthropology Center has custody of the remains and is assisting the Justice of the Peace in determining the cause of death.
“Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Timothy’s death in order to determine the cause of the death and to further assist providing closure to the family,” said Commander John Foster of the Williamson County Criminal Investigations Division.
