Unidentified Black Male

• The victim was discovered on November 12, 1965 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
• Estimated Date of Death: 3 days.
• State of Remains: Recognizable face.
• Cause of Death: Accidental drowning.

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 45-65 years old.
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'5" to 5'6" and 135-140 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Black hair and unknown eye color.
• Clothing: Decedent was wearing tan pants, a sweatshirt, a faded coat and one black sock.
• Scars, marks: Decedent was uncircumcised, and had calcified aortic valvular disease at time of death. Cutaneous papilloma on the medial side of the left knee,
  1cm in diameter .
• Dentals: Teeth were natural, but there were many missing and
  those present were in a poor state of repair.
• DNA: Not available.
• Fingerprints: Not available.

Case History
The victim was found on a northside bank of Ship Channel, Turning Basin, shortly after the channel had been dredged.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Investigating Agency:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
713-796-9292
Email

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number: ML65-2775; NamUs 4536

NCIC Number: U-020005650

Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
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