On June 11, 2003, a male body was discovered in Camas, Washington, leading to an unresolved case involving an unclaimed person named Sam H. Houston. Houston, who lived out his last days under the care of Hospice Southwest at the Highland Terrace Nursing Home, had no family members or next of kin listed or located. This absence of any known relatives has complicated efforts to find closure in his case, as there is no one to claim his remains or to shed light on his life before his passing. The ambiguity surrounding his personal history leaves many questions unanswered.
The case was assigned the Namus ID: UCP85140 and is overseen by the Office of the Clark County Medical Examiner. The agency, located at 900 West 13th Street in Vancouver, Washington, is responsible for investigating unclaimed bodies and determining the identity of deceased individuals under such circumstances. With the agency case number 2003-0616, the Clark County Medical Examiner’s office continues its work in attempting to piece together the puzzle of Sam H. Houston's life and death.
Those interested in providing information or learning more about the Sam H. Houston case can contact the Office of the Clark County Medical Examiner by calling 564-397-8405. The agency’s website, accessible at https://clark.wa.gov/medical-examiner, offers additional resources and information on their ongoing efforts to resolve cases like Houston's. Despite their diligent work, the case remains one of many in which the story of a human life may never be fully uncovered.
Date Found: 06/11/2003
