Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences Need the Public’s Help in Identifying the Deceased Individual

Announcement Date: 5/18/2022

Date of Death/Recovery: 5/9/2022

IFS Case Number: ML22-1996

Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: Houston Police Dept: 0616403-22

NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/91422

Recovery Location: 15734 Lee Road, Humble, TX 77396

Demographic Description:

Sex: Female

Height: Approx. 5’0”

Age: Adult

Race: Unknown

ADDITIONAL IDENTIFIERS:

The decedent was found in an advanced state of decomposition lying in a wooded area behind a business. She has long, dark, curly/wavy hair with some gray. The decedent was wearing a light colored, short-sleeved t-shirt and penguin – snowflake patterned fleece pants, as pictured below, “Secret Treasures” brand, size M. She was also wearing a white metal cross on a white metal chain. The decedent has several skeletal repairs including a left hip replacement, metal rod in the left tibia (lower leg) and metal plate in the left radius (forearm). She also appeared to have a remote gunshot wound of the lower right leg.

CASE DETAILS: The decedent was found without any identification.

PHOTOS:

If you recognize or believe you may be able to help identify the deceased, contact the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at either number provided: Main Number: 832-927-5000 or Forensic Investigations: 832-927-5001