Man takes own life after killing elderly mother at Houston motel

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Authorities in Houston, Texas, are investigating a murder-suicide after the bodies of two family members were discovered at a motel Wednesday afternoon.

Police were called to the motel on FM 1960 near SH 249 just before 12:30 p.m.

A 54-year-old man and his 71-year-old mother were found deceased inside a room.

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    Investigators said the mother and son had been staying at the extended stay facility for three years.

    A motive remains unclear. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.