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David Ruiz

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2017-06-29T10:04:28

2017-06-29T10:08:53

4271

UCP4271

4324

David

Ruiz

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

10/05/2009

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77055

4309

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

, , ,

ML09-3254

Black

long black hair, worn in multiple small braids at the time of death

Brown

Brown

07/29/2026

  • Accessories: 1 red baseball style hat with white logo on front
  • Clothing: 1 black t-shirt with skull logo on front, brand ALSTYLE, size M 1 pair of tan pants 1 pair of dark underpants
  • Footwear: 1 pair of white socks 1 pair of white athletic style shoes, brand STARTER, size 7.5
  • Jewelry: 3 white metal rings


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On October 5, 2009, an unidentified male body was discovered inside a residence in Houston, Texas. The case has been documented under Namus ID UCP4271, and the deceased has been referred to as David Ruiz. Despite efforts by the authorities, the identity of the individual remains undetermined, leaving many aspects of the case shrouded in mystery. The circumstances surrounding the individual's presence at the location and the cause of death continue to be subjects of investigation.

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Date Found: 10/05/2009

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