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James Milton Butler

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2017-06-13T15:59:51

2017-06-13T16:00:44

4174

UCP4174

4227

James

Milton

Butler

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

12/30/2007

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77020

4213

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

, , ,

ML07-4435

Gray or Partially Gray

short straight grey hair

08/04/2026

  • Scar/mark: 1 linear scar on front of left shoulder

  • Accessories: 1 brown belt
  • Clothing: 1 blue denim jacket 1 blue button down shirt 1 red long-sleeved shirt 1 pair of blue jeans 1 pair of green and red boxer shorts
  • Footwear: 1 pair of white socks 1 pair of white athletic style shoes, brand vibram


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In December 2007, the case of James Milton Butler emerged as an enigma for authorities in Houston, Texas. On December 30th of that year, the body of James Milton Butler was discovered inside his own residence, marking the start of a perplexing investigation. With Butler's identity known but his remains left unclaimed, the case posed a unique challenge for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, a prominent agency in charge of unraveling the circumstances surrounding his death.

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Date Found: 12/30/2007

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