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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-35
from Houston, Texas


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Victim Details

Oct 15, 2008

Jan 18, 2024

1981

ML85-0559

Adult - Pre 40

25

35

3450

65 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Minutes

1950

1960

1985

Jan 26, 1985

Houston

Texas

Harris County

1

14258

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

ML85-0559

Black

Black, 6 inches long

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Scar on right clavicle (collar bone) Scar on left arm

  • Clothing: white long sleeved button down striped dress shirt; white T-shirt bearing a Texas A&M logo with Snoopy the dog lying over it and a maroon trim; blue jeans; white socks, one sock with blue/yellow stripes and the other sock with red stripes
  • Footwear: brown tennis shoes with vertical stripes on either side


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Case Description

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Decedent was involved in altercation with three other men.
Date Found: 1985-01-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4504

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    85%Strong
    Edward Felps
    Edward Felps
    MP118961 • Missing since Aug 12, 1982 from New Caney, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 139 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Richard Medley
    Richard Medley
    MP39883 • Missing since Dec 28, 1978 from Houston, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Richard Rhyne
    Richard Rhyne
    MP9221 • Missing since Mar 22, 1977 from Angelton, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 135–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    David Waggoner
    David Waggoner
    MP997 • Missing since Oct 1, 1971 from Pasadena, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Ronald Aeschliman
    Ronald Aeschliman
    MP31096 • Missing since Jan 1, 1980 from Houston, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'5" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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 this case.

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