Reconstruction of the victim
Reconstruction of the victim
Date of Discovery: February 13, 1978
Location of Discovery: Fresno, Fort Bend County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 3 to 5 months prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Homicide
Estimated Age: 17-25 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6" to 5'8"
Weight: 130-160 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Right-handed. Slender build.
Dentals: Available. Decedent has numerous dental fillings and a partially completed root canal/crown of lower left first molar, which most likely occurred within 12 months of his death. A baby tooth remains in place of the lower right 2nd premolar. The majority of his teeth exhibited signs of decay, and he had a dental abscess that may have caused him discomfort.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: None.
The victim's skeletal remains were located in the woods between Texas 288 and 20 feet east of railroad tracks near Evergreen in Fresno.
Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Agency Contact Person: MEO ID Unit
Agency Phone Number: 1-713-796-9292
Agency Case Number: PA78-0032
NCMEC Case Number: 1184340
NCIC Case Number: U820022715
NamUs Case Number: UP #778
Former Hot Case Number: 898
NamUs
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
NCMEC
Added: 12/29/07; Last Updated:9/30/2019
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