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Case: 21-3540533
Date: Monday, December 20, 2021
Location: Near 8200 block of Alum Rock Drive
On Monday, December 20, 2021, the skeletal remains of an unidentified male were found in a wooded area near Alum Rock Drive in Southeast Austin. The unknown person was estimated to be between 16 and 20 years old at the time of death. The man is considered White or Hispanic; investigators believe he had black hair and brown eyes. Detectives can not determine his height and weight at this time. Despite the extensive efforts of law enforcement, the decedent's identity remains a mystery.
A DNASolves crowdfund has been created to raise funds for the remaining casework costs. Anyone can contribute here.
The unidentified person is believed to be:
- Male
- White or Hispanic
- 16 – 20 years old at the time of death
- Possibly black hair
- Possibly brown eyes
- Unknown weight and height
In January 2022, details of the case were entered into National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as #UP87802. A forensic artist with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children also created a forensic drawing to depict the man's appearance.
In 2023, Austin Police Department partnered with Othram, a corporation specializing in forensic genealogy, to generate new leads in the case. Anyone with information that could help this investigation should contact the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office by calling 512-854-9599 and referencing agency case number 21-07855 or NamUs #UP87802.