On September 23, 2023, the body of Andrew Kevin Kass was discovered outdoors in La-Porte, Texas, marking the beginning of a case of an unclaimed person. Authorities have since been involved in an effort to locate his next of kin, to provide closure and ensure proper proceedings. The case has been entrusted to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, a medical examiner's office situated at 1861 Old Spanish Trail in Houston, Texas. The office is responsible for examining the body and managing the ongoing investigation in conjunction with their pursuit to find any surviving relatives or close associates of Mr. Kass.
Upon recovery, Mr. Kass was assigned NamUs ID: UCP111365 for the purposes of identification and tracking in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This system serves as a tool for assisting law enforcement and related agencies in searching for missing persons and identifying unknown remains. As part of the efforts to resolve the case, the medical examiner's office encourages anyone who might have information about Mr. Kass or his potential next of kin to reach out.
The medical examiner assigned to this case, referenced by Agency Case Number: ML23-3945, is committed to ensuring that all avenues are pursued for proper identification and for notifying any family members who might be unaware of Mr. Kass's passing. Those with relevant information are urged to contact the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences directly at 832-927-5000 or visit their website at [https://ifs.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx](https://ifs.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx) for more resources and updates. The office seeks community cooperation in unraveling the mystery surrounding Andrew Kevin Kass and providing him the dignity every individual deserves, both in life and in death.
Date Found: 09/23/2023
