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William Orville Dawson

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2017-06-14T14:03:53

2017-06-14T14:03:53

4191

UCP4191

4244

William

Orville

Dawson

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

06/09/2008

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77061

4230

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

, , ,

ML08-1886

Gray or Partially Gray

medium length wavy brown/grey hair

07/25/2026

  • Clothing: 1 shirt 1 pair of blue jeans


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In June 2008, the body of William Orville Dawson was discovered in Houston, Texas, marking the start of a case that remains unresolved and marked by mystery. Found on June 9th, Dawson's journey came to an end at a hospital, where he passed away, leaving behind a legacy of questions. Despite the passage of time, his case is cataloged as UCP4191 in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), representing the ongoing efforts to bring resolution and dignity to his story.

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Date Found: 06/09/2008

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