Artistic renderings of the victim (NCMEC/TXDPS)
Artistic renderings of the victim (NCMEC/TXDPS)
Date of Discovery: April 28, 1979
Location of Discovery: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: Minutes prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Traumatic injuries
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 15-20 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'2" to 5'8"
Weight: 137-147 lbs.
Hair Color: Black, about 4 inches long.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Vaccination scar on left arm. Burn scar on his left hip. Scars on both knees. Thin black mustache.
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.
Clothing: Brown and orange long sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, brown slacks with no back pockets, white socks, and black Harness shoes (size 6 1/2).
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located lying on the sidewalk at 2100 Cochran Street in Houston.
Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Agency Contact Person: MEO ID Unit
Agency Phone Number: 1-713-796-9292
Agency Case Number: ME: ML79-2203; LE: P-14427
Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074 or 1-800-346-3243
Agency Case Number: U0411004
NCMEC Case Number: 1184344
NCIC Case Number: U160006791
NamUs Case Number: UP #4654
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 10/6/2019
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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