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On August 3, 2024, the body of a man identified as Lee Arthur Smith was discovered in Bellaire, Texas. Mr. Smith, who had been experiencing homelessness, was found under circumstances that have since prompted investigations by local authorities to learn more about his background and find his next of kin. Despite efforts by the involved agency, Mr. Smith remains unclaimed as of now.

The case is being handled by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, a respected agency tasked wit ...Read More
Date Found: 08/03/2024

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Victim Details

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128361

UCP128361

47708

Lee

Arthur

Smith

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

08/03/2024

Bellaire

Texas

Harris County

77401

No

43081

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

Houston

Texas

Harris County

1861 Old Spanish Trail, , Houston, Texas

8329275000

County

Medical Examiner

ML24-3135

2024-08-03

Gray or Partially Gray

Trimmed short with a receding hairline.

Brown

Brown

06/19/2026

  • Tattoo: Multiple tattoos including: -line drawn heart symbol on right chest -symbol with three dots on upper left arm -symbols or text on the inner left forearm with a large scar running through the middle -a heart symbol and faded text on inner right ankle -an oblong line drawing on outer right forearm -symbols on inner right forearm -"Audrey" above the letter "L" on inner right elbow

  • Clothing: -dark blue, long sleeved dress shirt -tan slacks -gray socks with a textured/non-slip pattern


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