Authorities seek info in man's 2007 murder

HOUSTON On July 8, 2007 around 3:00am, an HPD officer saw a vehicle engulfed in flames in a parking lot located at 10660 Hammerly. He immediately called the Houston Fire Department.

Once the fire was out, the severely burned body of Javier Ortiz, Jr., 35, was discovered in the driver's seat of the car. Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 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.