FORT WORTH, Texas — Police are investigating a triple murder after several body parts were found inside a burning dumpster. 

According to the Fort Worth Police Department, on Sept. 22 at 6:17 a.m. they were responding to a report of a dumpster fire outside of a business located in the 3100 block of Bonnie Drive. While first responders were extinguishing the fire, the bodies were discovered. 

The three bodies are believed to be an unknown child, a young teenage or adult female, and an adult male, identified as 42-year-old David Lueras. Police said he is known to frequent the Dallas area and has some ties to the Hurst, Euless and Bedford area.

The bodies are burned and heavily dismembered and there are body parts unaccounted for. Police said the dismembered condition of the bodies is making the identification process difficult, and the homicide unit is requesting public assistance in this investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective M. Barron at 817-392-4339 or Detective T. O’Brien at 817-392-4338. Callers can also contact the homicide unit directly at 817-392-4330. Callers can also remain anonymous by contacting CrimeStoppers at 817-469-8477.