Missing Stephanie Dike Found Deceased, No Foul Play

Montgomery County Woman Reported Missing Found Deceased; No Foul Play Suspected

PORTER, TX – A Montgomery County woman who had been reported missing last week was tragically found deceased inside her vehicle on Monday, bringing a somber end to a community search. Authorities say Stephanie Dike, 46, of Porter, was discovered in Woodbranch Village, with investigators currently not suspecting foul play.

Dike was last seen Thursday, October 26th, around 9:30 PM at her home in the Porter area of Montgomery County. Concerns grew when she was officially reported missing the following day, Friday, October 27th. At the time of her disappearance, she was known to be wearing a black hoodie, a pink t-shirt, and gray pants. Authorities had also been seeking information regarding her black 2017 Cadillac Escalade.

The search concluded on Monday, October 30th, when Dike’s body was located deceased inside her vehicle. The discovery was made around 1:00 PM near the 25300 block of East Wallisville Road in New Caney, specifically within the boundaries of Woodbranch Village.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes Unit has taken the lead on the investigation into Dike’s death. While the official cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy and toxicology report from the Montgomery County Forensics Center, preliminary findings have led authorities to state that they do not suspect foul play at this time.

The MCSO extended its gratitude to the community for their assistance during the search efforts for Dike, acknowledging the outpouring of support and shared information from residents. The news of her death has sent ripples of sadness through the local community, which had actively hoped for her safe return.

The investigation remains ongoing as forensic experts work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding Dike’s death. Officials have not released further details, but typical protocol for such cases involves a thorough examination by the Forensics Center to provide a definitive cause and manner of death.