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Rafael Lopez

Unclaimed
Case Description
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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
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP92976
    • Victim Details

    2022-07-01T14:00:17.137

    2022-07-01T15:19:00.483

    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

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

    ML17-4579

    2017-12-16

    Black

    Maroon

    Maroon

    12/29/2025


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