Date of Discovery: December 23, 1969
Location of Discovery: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 1 day prior to discovery
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic heart disease
Estimated Age: 44-54 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Hair was about 1.5" long. Mustache and goatee. Skin discoloration on abdomen: 6" pigmented area on left side.
Dentals: Not available. Natural, but in poor repair.
Fingerprints: Available. RT: PM, 10, C0, PI, 07. LT: 12, 10, CI, PI, 10.
DNA: Not available.
Clothing: Sweater, pants, and a coat.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Had a pouch of tobacco and 12 cents in change.
The victim was found in an abandoned house on 1805 Fletcher Street by neighbors. He was only known as "Joe" and seemed to live there.
Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Agency Phone Number: 713-796-9292
Agency E-Mail: meoidunit@meo.hctx.net
Agency Case Number: ML69-4080
NCIC Case Number: U-270020796
NamUs Case Number: 4538
Added: 8/5/2010; Last Updated: 10/10/2019
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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