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Rafael Castaneda Avalos

Unclaimed
Case Description
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On January 24, 2025, the body of a male identified as Rafael Castaneda-Avalos was discovered in Houston, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation, and efforts are ongoing to locate his next of kin. Despite the passage of time, no relatives have come forward to claim him, leaving his case unresolved. His identification was made possible through forensic analysis, yet his personal connections remain a mystery.

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Date Found: 01/24/2025
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP139253
    • Victim Details

    2025-02-26T21:04:38.183

    2025-02-27T20:17:10.607

    139253

    UCP139253

    50657

    Rafael

    Castaneda Avalos

    White / Caucasian

    Multiple

    Male

    01/24/2025

    Houston

    Texas

    Harris County

    77099

    No

    45383

    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

    ML25-0370

    2025-01-24

    Black

    straight and a few inches long

    Brown

    Brown

    01/01/2026


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