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Unidentified

John Houston Doe 1987

NCIC# U530004184 , NamUs# 2625

Date Found: August 14, 1987

Location Found: Houston, TX

Estimated Age: 15-20 Years Old

Male

On August 14, 1987, the skeletal remains of an unidentified male were found in a wooded area near 2103 FM 1960 West in Houston, Texas. Based on the condition of the remains, it is believed the date of death was a year or less prior to the date found. The decedent is believed to have been Hispanic, possibly with Native American admixture. His teeth were in good condition with one filling on his lower right second molar. He was found wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt with black stripes ("Retrospective" brand), red gym shorts with white side stripes, brief underwear with yellow and brown stripes, and white athletic socks with green and yellow bands. He was carrying a black plastic pocket comb, a brass type key, a wallet and a passport from El Salvador belonging to "Reynaldo Portello Leija". Authorities have been unable to confirm the validity of the information on the passport. Anyone with information should contact the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, reference case number ML87-4744.

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (Texas) 1-713-796-6774

NCMEC: 1105687