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James Arthur Turner

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2019-01-10T23:07:41.857

2019-03-25T16:33:43.283

54566

UCP54566

7370

James

Arthur

Turner

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

04/27/2018

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77016

No

7414

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

ML18-1519

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

07/23/2026


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On April 27, 2018, in Houston, Texas, the body of an unclaimed man, identified as James Arthur Turner, was discovered. Neighbors concerned about his well-being had requested a welfare check, which led to this poignant discovery in his home. Despite efforts to piece together his life and circumstances, his case remains unresolved, leaving questions about his story and the life he led.

The investigation into James Arthur Turner's death was undertaken by the Harris County Institute of Forens...
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Date Found: 04/27/2018

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