Reward increased in 1987 murder of Katy real estate agent

HOUSTON Ester Collins, 35, was a successful real estate agent in the Katy area. At the time of her death, she was working as a saleswoman for a home builder building houses in the Cornerstone subdivision located off Highland Knolls and South Mason Road. Her office was located in one of the model homes in the 22300 block of Kent Falls.

On Friday, November 6, 1987 at around 4:30pm, Collins' body was discovered in one of the bedrooms inside the model home.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $25,000 for any information called in to the 713-222-8477 (TIPS) hotline or submitted online at Crime-Stoppers.org that leads to an arrest in this case. Tips can also be sent by text message - Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES(274637). All tipsters remain anonymous.