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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7353) and 7 other sources
Melvin Eugene Butler II, aged 46, was last seen on March 10, 2002, in Houston, Texas. He was visiting friends in the Spring Branch area of Houston before planning to head to Brenham, Texas, to purchase a used Harley Davidson motorcycle. His intended destination was his home in Marble Falls, Texas. However, Melvin never arrived in Brenham and has not been heard from since.

His black Chevrolet pickup truck was found abandoned a few blocks away from a friend's house in Spring Branch, with his Texas driver’s license inside the vehicle. Notably, his dog, Lucky, which usually accompanied him, was also missing. At the time of his disappearance, Melvin had graying brown hair, green eyes, and facial scars near his left eye and cheek. He was also known to wear trifocal glasses and typically dressed in jeans, a plain t-shirt, and sneakers.

Authorities suspect foul play in his disappearance due to the unusual circumstances. Melvin had prior run-ins with the law related to weapons charges, but no clear leads have emerged despite investigations. His case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Mar 10, 2002

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP609
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP609 • Found Jul 16, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 47%193 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Green vs Green
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3294 • Found Jul 19, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tomball, Texas - unidentified case UP925
John Doe — Tomball, Texas
UP925 • Found Apr 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 145 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3210 • Found Apr 1, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP599
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP599 • Found Nov 5, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 40–45 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 30%202 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3187
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3187 • Found Dec 6, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
John Doe — Humble, Texas
UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 60–70 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP485
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP485 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 67%107 lb vs 145 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP1842 • Found Nov 23, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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