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Charles Lewis Payton

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2017-07-03T14:26:27

2017-07-03T14:27:32

4302

UCP4302

4354

Charles

Lewis

Payton

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

12/22/2010

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77044

4339

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

, , ,

ML10-3770

Gray or Partially Gray

short curly black/grey hair

07/29/2026


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On December 22, 2010, the lifeless body of Charles Lewis Payton was discovered at his residence in Houston, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death were promptly investigated by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Despite their efforts, Payton remains an unclaimed person, with his case cataloged under Namus ID: UCP4302.

The investigation, led by the local forensic agency, aimed to ascertain the cause of death and gather any salient information that could aid in identi...
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Date Found: 12/22/2010

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