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Ralph Wesley Houston Jr.

Case from Houston, TX dated May 11, 2007

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Houston

State

Date Of Death

2007-05-11

Age At Death

First Name

Ralph

Last Name

Wesley Houston Jr.

Last Updated

07/14/2026

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Ralph Wesley Houston Jr., an 18-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Houston, TX, tragically passed away on May 11, 2007. Ralph was a senior at Alief-Hastings High School and was well-loved by his family and friends. His death was a significant loss to his community, and his obituary was published in the Houston Chronicle on May 18, 2007.

The circumstances surrounding Ralph's death were investigated as a murder case. Clifford James Gratton was charged with capital murder in co ...

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Ralph Wesley Houston Jr., age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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Ralph Wesley Houston Jr.

Case from Houston, TX dated May 11, 2007

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