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True Crime Texas / Book 1

The Houston Files

In The Houston Files, J.R. Stranahan examines seven documented cases from Harris County and the southeastern Houston metropolitan area. Drawing on court opinions, official records, archives, and responsible reporting, this volume separates accusation from proof, verdict from reversal, and public memory from the record. Research and legal statuses were checked through September 6, 2026.

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  1. Chapter One: The Water at Buffalo Bayou
  2. Chapter Two: The Rooms Behind the Candy Story
  3. Chapter Three: The Shortcut Beyond the Tracks
  4. Chapter Four: Five Children in Clear Lake
  5. Chapter Five: The Garage at Atascocita
  6. Chapter Six: The Apartment With the Locked Door
  7. Chapter Seven: The Fields Beside Interstate 45
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