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On December 16, 2017, a male body was discovered at a residence in Houston, Texas, marking the beginning of a complex case that remains unresolved to this day. Identified with Namus ID UCP92976, the individual was later established to be Rafael Lopez, yet despite knowing his identity, the case still presents challenges in terms of locating next of kin and completing necessary post-mortem processes.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, a reputable agency based at 1861 Old Span ...Read More
Date Found: 12/16/2017
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, a reputable agency based at 1861 Old Span ...Read More
Date Found: 12/16/2017
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92976
UCP92976
36237
Rafael
Lopez
Hispanic / Latino
Hispanic / Latino
Male
12/16/2017
Houston
Texas
Harris County
77011
No
33150
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Houston
Texas
Harris County
1861 Old Spanish Trail, , Houston, Texas
8329275000
County
Medical Examiner
ML17-4579
2017-12-16
Black
Maroon
Maroon
11/27/2025
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