Couple and their two kids found dead in southwest Houston home identified

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A few details have emerged in the wake of a family of four, including two children, being found dead in a southwest Houston home.

On Sunday, at about 8:30 a.m., Houston firefighters were called to a house fire in the 7500 block of Imogene.

After quickly extinguishing the fire, crews found that four people inside the home were shot to death.

The family identified the victims as 37-year-old Jairo Escano; his wife Elvira, 44; and their two kids: 13-year-old Isabel and 10-year-old Jairo Jr.

Loved ones fear Jairo and Elvira were dead for days before they were found.

Paulina Moreno, Jairo’s sister-in-law, described him as a hardworking man who worked at a flea market on weekends.

As of Monday afternoon, police have not released any information on who they believe is responsible.

On Sunday morning, Houston police Chief Troy Finner said this case did not appear to be a random incident, because there were not signs of forced entry. But he assured they are working to find the suspect in this case.

A man familiar with the couple and their two kids said they have lived in the home since 2016.

Despite the fire, Chief Finner said investigators were able to collect evidence inside the home.

A GoFundMe page was made to help family with funeral expenses.

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