Edward Phillips
Sunday, Dec. 4, at about 12:09 p.m., officers responded to a wooded area near the 3100 block of Astor and Delaware St. in reference to the finding of human remains.
Detectives and Jefferson County Crime Lab responded and are investigating, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department (BPD). The preliminary investigation revealed it may be the remains of Edward Theodore Phillips, a 71-year-old Beaumont man who has been missing since October of 2021. A positive identification is pending DNA testing.
“If you have information about this investigation, contact the Beaumont Police Department at (409) 832-1234,” BPD asks. “If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas: Call (409) 833-TIPS, log on to 833TIPS.com or use the P3 TIPS app and submit your tip using a smartphone or tablet. All tips to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas will remain anonymous and you may qualify for a cash reward.”