Reconstruction of Victim. To view a postmortem photo of the victim, click here.
Reconstruction of Victim. To view a postmortem photo of the victim, click here.
Date of Discovery: November 5, 2002
Location of Discovery: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Recognizable
Cause of Death: Struck by a vehicle
Estimated Age: 40-45 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5' 9" (Measured)
Weight: 202 lbs. (Measured)
Hair Color: Dark brown, short and wavy
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Facial hair sparse mustache and goatee. 1/2" linear scar on right earlobe, 1/2" linear scar on right dorsal wrist, multiple 1/4" round scars on chest, 4/5" oblique scar on right thigh, 2.5" irregular scar on the abdomen, mole on right cheek near the mouth.
Dentals: Available. Silver caps on left side and right side top teeth.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Samples submitted - tests not complete.
Clothing: He was wearing a white T-shirt, blue denim pants and tan boots
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim stepped out into moving traffic and was struck in the 2500 block of Texas 225 East about 18:15 on November 5, 2002. He was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced dead. According to a police report, the man had been playing "chicken" by walking in and out of traffic before he was struck. Police have submitted the victim's fingerprints to area police agencies and the state, but none has been able to determine the man's identity. The police department is submitting the victim's fingerprints to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as he was possibly reported missing in another country.
Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Agency Contact Person: Deborrah Pinto, Identification Manager/Forensic Anthropologist
Agency Phone Number: (832) 927-5000
Agency E-Mail: meoidunit@ifs.hctx.net
Agency Case Number: ML02-3637
Agency Name: Pasadena Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 713-475-5590
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2002068728
NCIC Case Number: U-620003692
NamUs Case Number: #UP599
Former Hot Case Number: N/A
NamUs
Texas Department of Public Safety
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Added: Prior to 2005 ; Last Updated: 1/2/22
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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