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Nelson Ivan Cortez

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-03-10T20:48:43.177

2026-03-10T21:31:53.213

156412

UCP156412

57035

Nelson

Ivan

Cortez

Hispanic / Latino

Multiple

Male

03/06/2026

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77074

No

50304

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

ML26-0839

2026-03-06

Gray or Partially Gray

bald on top of head with gray around sides and back

Brown

Brown

08/01/2026


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In the ongoing case involving the unclaimed remains of Nelson Ivan Cortez, a diligent search for next of kin is currently underway following the discovery of his body on March 6, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Mr. Cortez's case has been registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID: UCP156412, highlighting the efforts taken to connect Mr. Cortez to any surviving relatives or acquaintances who may provide further insights into his identity and life.

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Date Found: 03/06/2026

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