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On October 28, 2017, the body of a male individual was discovered in Dallas, Texas. The deceased was later identified as Michael Richard Wetzel. Despite efforts by local authorities, Wetzel remained unclaimed, and his case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP146459. The circumstances surrounding his death and the events leading up to his discovery have not been publicly detailed, leaving many questions unanswered.
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Date Found: 10/28/2017
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Date Found: 10/28/2017
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146459
UCP146459
53003
Michael
Richard
Wetzel
White / Caucasian
White / Caucasian
Male
10/28/2017
Dallas
Texas
Dallas County
75241
No
47164
Dallas Police Department
Dallas
Texas
Dallas County
1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, , Dallas, Texas
2146714268
Local
Law Enforcement
2465952017
2017-10-28
Gray or Partially Gray
The scalp hair is light gray, wavy and receded at the forehead
Hazel
Hazel
11/24/2025
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