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New search underway in Hitchcock tied to Texas Killing Fields

Hitchcock search Texas Killing Fields wooded property investigators searching area.
Search area in Hitchcock where investigators are focusing efforts.

Hitchcock search Texas Killing Fields

Breaking news in Hitchcock. A search is underway tied to Clyde Hedrick and James Elmore Jr.

Both men lived in this neighborhood in the 1980s at the same time.

Right now, investigators are searching deep in the woods, according to neighbors.

Notably, this is an area I flagged before in previous exclusive reports.

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Hitchcock search

From what’s been observed on scene:

First, search activity is focused on a property linked to past persons of interest.

Next, this area was flagged before in the investigation.

Now, activity suggests investigators may be following new leads.

However, authorities have not confirmed what prompted this search.

Still, the presence on the ground shows continued movement in the case.

Hitchcock search Texas Killing Fields police vehicle at active investigation scene.
Police presence near the Hitchcock search area.

How this search ties to the Calder Road victims

This Hitchcock search Texas Killing Fields case connects back to Calder Road.

Four young women were found there in the 1980s.

They are Laura Miller, Audrey Cook, Heide Fye, and Donna Prudhomme.

Investigators say James Elmore Jr. told them he gave a vial of cocaine to Clyde Hedrick.

He said Hedrick then gave it to 16-year-old Laura Miller.

Authorities believe that led to her death.

Elmore also told investigators he helped move bodies.

He named Laura Miller and Audrey Cook.

Those statements matter.

They keep attention on properties tied to both men.

The Texas Killing Fields murders case is much bigger.

More than 30 women and girls have been found across this region.

That is why this Hitchcock search matters now.

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Memorial sign showing victims linked to the Texas Killing Fields, including Laura Miller, Audrey Cook, Heide Fye, and Donna Prudhomme.

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Exclusive Video: Fire at Elmore Property Raises Questions

Exclusive Video: Fire at Former James Elmore Jr. Property Raises Questions in Texas Killing Fields Case

An exclusive video shows the aftermath of a fire at a property in Bacliff once associated with James Elmore Jr., as the ongoing Texas Killing Fields investigation continues just blocks away.

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Fire Destroys Trailer and Lockbox on Former Property

Neighbors say the fire destroyed a trailer and a lockbox on the property, which had long raised concerns in the area.

“This trailer right here burnt down and then they moved over there,” one neighbor said.

Today, the lot sits covered in high weeds and debris—but residents say it hasn’t been forgotten.

Neighbors Report Disturbances Before Fire

People living nearby describe frequent disturbances before the fire happened.

“We did hear a lot of fighting and arguing that happened over there which happened once a week,” another neighbor said.

They also captured video of at least one of two fires at the location—incidents that are now drawing renewed attention.

No Confirmed Link to Active Investigation

This property is not the same location currently being searched near 18th Street and Avenue A in Bacliff.

However, according to a search warrant, in a March 2026 phone call, Elmore allegedly told someone there could be a body buried beneath a home on 18th Street—a property he reportedly acquired from Cyle Hedrick.

Authorities have not confirmed any connection between that claim and this burned property.

Ongoing Search in Texas Killing Fields Investigation

Nearby, along 18th Street near Jackson, law enforcement continues searching for possible evidence tied to the Texas Killing Fields case.

Members of a local Church of Christ were seen gathered along the roadway as Galveston County Sheriff’s deputies and other agencies worked the scene.

So far, officials have not said whether anything has been found.

Property Layout Raises Questions

Neighbors describe the former property as cluttered with multiple structures.

“They had a trailer, a shed, and another mobile home—makeshift stuff all over the place,” a resident said.

For some, those details—combined with the fire—are raising new concerns.

For now, the lot remains quiet. But with an active investigation just steps away, neighbors say they are watching closely and waiting for answers.

What’s Next

James Elmore Jr. is scheduled to go to trial in August 2026.

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Texas Killing Fields: Survivor Speaks as James Elmore Jr. Awaits Trial

Former neighbor of Clyde Hedrick points to where he thinks the Texas Killing Field suspect lived in a trailer in Hitchcock.

For decades, the Texas Killing Fields have stood as one of the country’s most haunting crime scenes. Along Calder Road, multiple young women were murdered—leaving families still searching for answers.

Now, the case is taking a new turn.

Investigators say more arrests could be coming. They also warn additional victims may be connected.

For the first time, a man is speaking out. He says he survived a disturbing encounter as a child—one that closely mirrors what investigators believe happened to a known victim.

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