The Doe Network:
Case File 898UMTX
Reconstruction of Victim by Lois Gibson
Unidentified White Male
- The victim was discovered on April 27, 2005 in Houston, Texas
- Estimated Date of Death: Several months prior to discovery
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 50-65 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'1"-5'7"
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Grey hair. Medium size frame for height; above average muscular development. Prematurely aged. Functional osteo arthritis.
- Dentals: Only two teeth remained in his jaw.
- Clothing: Police found clothes hanging on a makeshift line and a tarp spread on the ground. 2 T-shirts, 1 long-sleeved light colored T-shirt, sweat pants, black jeans secured with a rope, a khaki Van Heusen jacket and a women's jacket, 2 pair of white socks, brown boots and a white metal watch. A few of the man's belongings, a plastic lighter, a lock-blade knife and a steel wristwatch, were located at the scene.
- DNA: Available
- Other: He was apparently transient.
Shirt & Other Items
Case History
The victim was located in an overgrown lot, in the 2000 block of Lamar, near downtown Houston, TX.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Houston Police Department
713-308-3600
Or
The Harris County Medical Examiner's Office
713-796-6740
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
NCIC Number:
U-020017456
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Chron.com
KUHF
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