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Hong Ly Ta

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2019-01-14T19:25:14.15

2019-03-25T16:31:34.38

54636

UCP54636

7407

Hong

Ly

Ta

Asian

Asian

Male

06/02/2018

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77036

No

7456

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

Houston

Texas

Harris County

Michelle Sanford

Forensic Entomologist/ID Coordinator

1861 Old Spanish Trail, , Houston, Texas

8329275000

County

Medical Examiner

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

ML18-1963

Gray or Partially Gray

Very short graying hair

Unknown

Unknown

07/28/2026

  • Tattoo: Tattoo of cat on front of left thigh
  • Tattoo: Multiple tattoos on upper left arm including a skull and crossbones.
  • Tattoo: Tattooed letters or characters on back of fingers of left hand.


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On June 2, 2018, the body of Hong Ly Ta, a male of undetermined age, was discovered in Houston, Texas. The decedent was found in the room he had rented, marking the beginning of a case that has since attracted attention due to its unclaimed status. Despite investigative efforts, no individuals have come forward to claim his remains, further enveloping the case in mystery. The circumstances of his death remain under scrutiny by local authorities, leaving behind more questions than answers.
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Date Found: 06/02/2018

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