Douglas Houser

Case Number: 32-10-052160

Douglas Houser

Victim: Douglas Houser

Murdered on:May 15, 2010

Location: 900 block of Rue Madora Drive, Bear, De. 19701

Investigation Details:

The victim answered a knock at his front door at 11 p.m. The suspects asked for an unknown person which the victim had no knowledge of being in his residence. The suspects then forced their way into the victim’s residence and shot the victim thereby causing his death. The suspects then fled.

A witness described the suspect as a light toned (possibly "mixed") black male who stands at least 6'2", weighs about 300 pounds and had an afro style haircut that was pulled back into a ponytail. She rated the drawing at a number eight based on likeness.

composite sketch

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:

Det. Brian Shahan: Email Brian Shahan 302-395-2781

Glenn Davis: Email Glenn Davis 302-395-8216


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