Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is Requesting The Public’s Assistance In Locating Next Of Kin For The Following Deceased Individual

Announcement Date: 11/11/2022

Date of Death/Recovery: 11/6/2022

IFS Case Number: ML22-4651

Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: Harris County Sherriff’s Office 2211-02274

NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/97291

Recovery Location: 14400 block of Ella Blvd., Houston, TX, 77014

Demographic Description:

Sex: Male

Height: Est. 5’9”

Weight:  Est. 144lbs

Age: Adult

Race: Unknown

ADDITIONAL IDENTIFIERS:

The decedent was found in a burning vehicle. They have several visible tattoos including the word “Ponce” on the upper right chest (see photo below), a skeletal grim reaper on the left forearm (see photo below) and a design on the right forearm.

CASE DETAILS:

The make and model of the vehicle were not immediately known.

PHOTOS:

The decedent has a tattoo of the word “Ponce” on the upper right chest (above) and a tattoo on the left forearm depicting a skeletal grim reaper (right).

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