Reconstruction by Lynn Cedarstaff. To view a postmortem photo of the victim, click here.
Reconstruction by Lynn Cedarstaff. To view a postmortem photo of the victim, click here.
Date of Discovery: July 25, 2002
Location of Discovery: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: Minutes prior
State of Remains: Recognizable
Cause of Death: Cardiovascular disease
Estimated Age: 50-60 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 217 lbs.
Hair Color: Balding, 3/4" gray and black hair
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: No significant scars or marks. No tattoos.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Samples submitted - tests not complete
Clothing: Black tank top and black nylon shorts.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located at 1600 Eastex Freeway in Houston, Harris County, Texas on July 25, 2002. He was found down on highway by a passerby.
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: ML02-2520
Agency Name: Houston Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 832-394-1872
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 105400502-T
NCIC Case Number: U960004239
NamUs Case Number: #UP584
Former Hot Case Number: N/A
Texas Department of Public Safety
NamUs
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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