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Ruben Mendiola

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2023-03-20T16:54:48.36

2023-03-21T20:29:59.963

101571

UCP101571

39805

Ruben

Mendiola

American Indian / Alaska Native

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

03/03/2023

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77086

No

35954

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

ML23-0878

Black

graying

Gray

Gray

08/05/2026

  • Tattoo: Multiple tattoos including: -"Ruben" in Old English lettering on the right breast connected by a chain with a lock in the middle chest to "Angel" on the left breast -flowers below the word "Angel" on the left breast -a lady's face on left forearm -a large lady's face on upper right arm -text "Child of God" on upper left arm


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On March 3, 2023, the body of Ruben Mendiola was discovered at his residence in Houston, Texas. Despite efforts by the local authorities, Mr. Mendiola remains an unclaimed person as his next of kin has yet to be located or come forward. He was found alone, and his case has caught the attention of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, who is currently handling the investigation.

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Date Found: 03/03/2023

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