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Michael E Dotson

Unclaimed
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On November 14, 2019, an unclaimed male body was discovered in Houston, Texas, marking the start of a complex case centered around identifying Michael E. Dotson. Known to have been homeless, Dotson was found outside and subsequently taken to St. Joseph Medical Center, where he unfortunately passed away. His case was registered with the agency under the Namus ID: UCP63793, becoming one among numerous unclaimed persons the state has encountered.

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Date Found: 11/14/2019
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP63793
    • Victim Details

    2019-12-26T22:23:21.61

    2019-12-27T16:28:52.307

    63793

    UCP63793

    15062

    Michael

    E

    Dotson

    Black / African American

    Black / African American

    Male

    11/14/2019

    Houston

    Texas

    Harris County

    77002

    No

    14765

    Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

    Houston

    Texas

    Harris County

    1861 Old Spanish Trail, , Houston, Texas

    8329275000

    County

    Medical Examiner

    https://ifs.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx

    ML19-3937

    2019-11-14

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Graying short hair with receding hairline and sideburns meeting beard.

    Brown

    Brown

    01/07/2026


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