A frantic search continues for an 11-month-old baby whose mother was found murdered Monday. An Amber Alert was issued late Monday for Achilles Lambert. His father, 38-year-old Patrick Lambert is a suspect in his disappearance.
HOUSTON — A frantic search continues for an 11-month-old baby whose mother was found murdered Monday.
An Amber Alert was issued late Monday for Achilles Lambert. His father, 38-year-old Patrick Lambert is a suspect in his disappearance.
Police have also named Lambert as a person of interest in the murder of the baby’s 27-year-old mother.
Her body was found Monday afternoon inside a refrigerator in southwest Houston. The victim’s name has not been released.
Police say a strong odor led a maintenance worker to an upstairs unit at the Braeswood Oaks apartments.
Police said the victim had been stabbed. Homicide detectives spent all afternoon and night at the complex at 10555 Fondren Road carefully preserving evidence.
According to police, the woman hadn’t been seen in at least a month. Neighbors recall often seeing her with a small child.
“It’s upsetting, and it’s scary,” said neighbor Annie Garner.
Police told KHOU 11 News that the power at the apartment had been turned off back on November 20th because of a late payment. Investigators say the unit was still occupied.
The residents had apparently been living there since June.
“I can’t imagine who would do that or why someone would do that,” said neighbor Susan Washington. “You can’t help but feel the sadness for their family to have to find this and experience this.”
Police are still trying to find a photo of the missing baby.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.