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Jose Angel Cantu

Unclaimed
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On December 24, 2017, the unidentified body of Jose Angel Cantu was discovered in Houston, Texas. Cantu's death came as a result of a traffic accident, which ultimately led to his passing in a hospital setting. Despite extensive efforts to locate and notify any next of kin, his remains remain unclaimed. This situation has highlighted the challenges faced by authorities in ensuring unclaimed individuals receive proper recognition and handling after death.

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Date Found: 12/24/2017
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP92978
    • Victim Details

    2022-07-01T14:07:32.513

    2022-07-01T15:20:21.77

    92978

    UCP92978

    36238

    Jose

    Angel

    Cantu

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hispanic / Latino

    Male

    12/24/2017

    Houston

    Texas

    Harris County

    77026

    No

    33151

    Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

    Houston

    Texas

    Harris County

    1861 Old Spanish Trail, , Houston, Texas

    8329275000

    County

    Medical Examiner

    https://ifs.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx

    ML17-4691

    2017-12-24

    Black

    Unknown

    Unknown

    11/30/2025


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