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Elmer William Wetzel

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2017-06-14T10:59:27

2017-06-14T12:21:47

4179

UCP4179

4232

Elmer

William

Wetzel

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

02/14/2008

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77009

4218

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

, , ,

ML08-0538

Gray or Partially Gray

medium length grey wavy hair

Blue

Blue

07/24/2026

  • Accessories: 1 brown belt
  • Clothing: 1 pair of blue jeans 1 pair of white underpants 1 yellow/tan jacket 1 red and blue plaid shirt
  • Footwear: 1 pair of white socks


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On February 14, 2008, a discovery was made at a residence in Houston, Texas that led to an unclaimed person case surrounding Elmer William Wetzel. Namus ID: UCP4179 pertains to Wetzel, whose body was found alongside a deceased adult Asian female. This unexpected finding prompted an investigation by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. However, despite the passage of time, Elmer William Wetzel remains an unclaimed individual, leaving many questions unanswered about his life and death...
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Date Found: 02/14/2008

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