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BODY PULLED FROM UNDER RAINBOW BRIDGE IDENTIFIED

On May 18th, law enforcement sources have confirmed the body of a man found in the Neches River near Bridge City – is that of 29-year-old Luis Martinez Gonzalez.

Identification was confirmed by the family of Martinez based upon specific clothing and jewelry he was wearing .

An autopsy has been completed but the official report is still pending. HOWEVER, in speaking with an official today, 1813 was told that no foul play is suspected in Martinez’s death, and it appears that he may have drowned.

The Tennessee man had been reported missing April 26, found again in Lumberton during a traffic stop on April 28, and released. The community of Bridge City and surrounding areas organized search efforts, in cooperation with his family, to find him.

Martinez’s vehicle and personal identification had been located just off Bailey’s Camp Road in Bridge City on April 29th, and a body was found May 3rd under the Rainbow Bridge.

Mr. Martinez’s body has been released to his loved ones.

BODY FOUND NEAR RAINBOW BRIDGE

***UPDATE TO LAST NIGHT’S BREAKING NEWS *******

There is speculation that the body found is that of a missing TN man whose vehicle was found in Bridge City – we have NOT received confirmation of identity, and will NOT confirm until we receive it, out of respect to the family.

BODY FOUND NEAR RAINBOW BRIDGE

May 3rd, at 3:21 pm Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a body by Hwy. 87 and the Rainbow Bridge.  Texas Parks and Wildlife assisted.

IDENTITY IS BEING WITHHELD PENDING TESTS – victim was transported to Jefferson County Morgue.