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Jose Angel Cantu

Unclaimed

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

07/24/2026


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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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