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Melvin Wayne Johnson

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-08-12T19:58:47.337

2026-08-15T17:45:02.187

161709

UCP161709

59590

Melvin

Wayne

Johnson

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

07/24/2026

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77091

No

53053

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

ML26-2709

2026-07-24

Brown

Black

Black

08/25/2026

  • Artificial body part/aid: - yellow metal front tooth


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On July 24, 2026, the body of Melvin Wayne Johnson was discovered in Houston, Texas. Despite thorough investigations, Mr. Johnson's identity could not initially be confirmed. As time went on, the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences continued their diligent efforts to uncover details about his life and potential family connections. His case has been recorded under the Namus ID: UCP161709, marking it as a case in search of information regarding his next of kin.

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Date Found: 07/24/2026

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