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'She no longer has a voice': Baytown police say Kalie Goodwin is believed dead after new indictment
By Corley Peel at KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 17, 2026
· 4 min read
Kalie Goodwin now believed dead as Baytown PD pursues murder charges against her accused kidnapper. PREVIOUS: Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in caseInvestigators now believe Kalie Goodwin is dead and the man they say is responsible has been indicted for th...
Key takeaway A Harris County grand jury indicted Quan Flowers on Tuesday on an aggravated kidnapping charge in connection with the 2024 disappearance of Goodwin, a Baytown woman who has never been found.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The pursuit of justice for Kalie Goodwin and her family is a stark reminder of the complexities of public safety in the Houston area, where local law enforcement agencies must often collaborate across county lines to build cases and bring offenders to account. In this instance, the Baytown Police Department's use of License Plate Reader technology and coordination with the Houston Police Department have been crucial in piecing together the events surrounding Goodwin's disappearance. As the case against Quan Flowers moves forward, residents of Bellaire and surrounding communities will be watching closely to see how the investigation unfolds and whether murder charges are ultimately filed. The fact that Flowers was already in custody on an unrelated charge in Fort Bend County underscores the need for continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies in the region to address violent crime and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
Reading time: 4 min
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