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Unidentified White Male

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 25-30 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'5-5'7"; 142-143 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark brown hair. No obvious jaw or skull fractures.
  • Clothing: Green/brown striped, long sleeved sport shirt with one pocket on the left upper chest; khaki pants; white cotton socks; size 9 A, brown shoes fastened with a strap and a buckle. Brown, woven belt with a cowboy style buckle. Two combs were found in a pocket.
  • Dentals: Dentures with notation "EJC 810-56".

Case History
The victim was found face down, floating in the water where the south bank of Buffalo Bayou runs through downtown Houston.
The young man's body was deemed too decomposed for an autopsy in 1957. He received a pauper's burial in unmarked Grave 5 in a county-owned cemetery.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Harris County Medical Examiner
Jennifer Love
713-796-6827
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
ML57-0694

NCIC Number:
U-480005318
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
NamUs
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