Boyfriend charged with murder after woman struck, killed by U-Haul in Humble area
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A man has been arrested and charged with murder after his girlfriend was found dead on a northeast Harris County roadway Friday morning, according to an update from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Deputies responded to the scene on Ravendale Road (just off the Eastex Freeway near Beltway 8) around 5:15 a.m. after receiving reports that a woman had been struck by a U-Haul truck.
They found Amber Mauceli, 35, lying unresponsive in the road with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported hearing Mauceli arguing with her boyfriend shortly before the incident, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators identified her boyfriend, and deputies with the sheriff's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team later located and arrested him.
The boyfriend was booked into the Harris County Jail on a murder charge in connection with Mauceli's death. The sheriff's office said it is investigating the case as an intimate partner homicide.
Investigators previously reported domestic violence concerns
Earlier Friday, Sgt. Sidney Miller said investigators were looking for Mauceli's boyfriend, who was not at the scene when deputies arrived.
"We do know that the victim and her boyfriend had some prior domestic violence issues, so we're looking to talk to him and try to figure out what may have occurred here," Miller said.
Miller also said school buses were passing through the area around the time of the incident. Investigators were seeking to interview students and anyone else who might have information.
"Our thoughts are with Amber Mauceli's family and loved ones as they navigate this heartbreaking loss," Gonzalez said.
Resources for victims of domestic or family violence
The Texas Council on Family Violence recently reported a 34-percent spike in the number of domestic violence-related homicides between 2023 and 2024.
Domestic and family violence cases in the Houston area have also increased at an alarming rate. Victims often suffer in silence because they feel scared, helpless or ashamed.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some discreet ways to reach out for help.
The Houston Area Women's Center has a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at 713-528-2121 or 1-800-256-0551.
The Family Time Crisis Center can also be reached 24 hours a day at 281-446-2615.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 88788.
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