Houston judge denies bond for attorney jailed on stalking charge amid ongoing missing-man murder probe

What the court decision means for a parallel, high-profile missing-person investigation

A Houston attorney at the center of a long-running missing-person investigation will remain in custody after a judge denied bond following a new stalking charge, keeping him jailed while police continue investigating the disappearance of a man last seen in 2024.

The attorney, Sean Kennedy, was arrested in February 2026 on a stalking allegation involving a neighbor. The arrest had immediate consequences for Kennedy’s custody status because he was already out on bond in an earlier, unrelated drug case stemming from a police search of his home in 2024. Under standard bond conditions, defendants are generally required not to commit new offenses while their cases are pending. Following the stalking arrest, court action revoked or superseded the prior bond status, leaving Kennedy held without bond.

The missing man: last known location near the Galleria

Houston police continue to investigate the disappearance of Robert Bond, 40, who has not been seen since June 2024. Bond’s last known location was tied to a residence on Sage Road near The Galleria, where his family has said he was living at the time. Investigators have executed multiple search warrants at the address as the inquiry continued into 2024 and beyond.

Despite the sustained police activity, Bond has not been located. No charges have been filed against Kennedy in connection with Bond’s disappearance, and the case remains an open, active investigation.

Stalking allegations and their scope

The stalking charge describes a pattern of alleged conduct over an extended period, with claims that include surveillance and harassment of the neighbor. Court records referenced by local reporting describe allegations that Kennedy installed a surveillance camera positioned toward the neighbor’s bedroom and that the equipment included features such as night vision and audio capability. The records also describe additional alleged actions such as photographing the neighbor, yelling at her, and interfering with services.

Kennedy’s defense counsel declined to comment publicly on the stalking case when contacted by local media.

How the criminal cases intersect without merging

The stalking case and the missing-person investigation are legally distinct. The bond denial reflects decisions tied to the stalking charge and Kennedy’s pre-existing bond status in the drug case, not a formal accusation of homicide in the Bond disappearance. At the same time, the custody outcome may affect investigative logistics, including the timing and availability of court proceedings and interviews.

Key dates and verified milestones

• June 2024: Robert Bond was last seen and has not been located since.

• September 2024: Police executed search warrants at the Sage Road residence linked to Bond’s last known location; arrests were made on unrelated charges during that period.

• February 2026: Sean Kennedy was arrested on a stalking charge; subsequent court action resulted in him being held without bond.

Bond’s disappearance remains unsolved, and authorities have not announced criminal charges tied directly to his absence.

For now, the central fact pattern remains unchanged: a man missing since June 2024 has not been found, and the attorney whose home is tied to the last-known-location inquiry is jailed on a separate stalking case while the broader investigation continues.