LEWISVILLE, Texas — Authorities in Denton County launched an investigation Friday after a passerby found a deceased fetus along the shoreline of Lewisville Lake, the Lewisville Police Department said.
Discovery and initial investigation
Officers responded about 8 a.m. to a report near Lake Park Road and secured the scene while investigators from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office assisted in evidence collection, the department said. The area has since been cleared.
The medical examiner estimated the fetus to be roughly five to six months of gestation. Authorities said initial observations suggest the remains were intentionally discarded along the shoreline; the medical examiner’s office will complete further examination to determine identity and other characteristics.
How the public can help
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Craig Holleman. Tips can be sent by email or phone, and anonymous reports are being accepted through Denton County Crime Stoppers.
- Detective Craig Holleman: cholleman@cityoflewisville.com
- Lewisville Police tip line: 972-219-3620
- Denton County Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-388-TIPS or online reporting
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Report made | About 8 a.m., Friday near Lake Park Road |
| Responding agencies | Lewisville Police Department; Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office |
| Estimated gestation | About five to six months |
For residents, the discovery raises questions about waterfront safety and the handling of sensitive human remains. Authorities have not released details about any suspects or arrests, and no additional information about identity has been provided while the medical examiner conducts its examination.
Local officials typically urge anyone who visits the lake or nearby trails to report unusual or suspicious items and to preserve scenes by avoiding disturbance until officers or investigators arrive. The department has not released images or specific scene details as the inquiry continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Holleman at cholleman@cityoflewisville.com or 972-219-3620. Anonymous tips can be provided to Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS or through the organization’s online tip portal.
Authorities declined to comment on any broader investigation status beyond confirming the involvement of the medical examiner and law enforcement resources.
