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Phillip Scott Smith

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-01-06T16:51:58.89

2026-01-07T14:41:02.783

153867

UCP153867

55773

Phillip

Scott

Smith

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

12/18/2025

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77093

No

49271

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

ML25-4863

2025-12-18

Brown

Blue

Blue

08/02/2026


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Phillip Scott Smith, identified under NamUs ID UCP153867, was found deceased on December 18, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Despite confirmation of his identity, no next of kin has yet been located. His case remains open as authorities continue efforts to connect with family members or anyone who may have known him. The circumstances surrounding his death have been documented, but without relatives to notify, the investigation cannot be fully resolved.

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Date Found: 12/18/2025

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