TX TX - Houston, WhtHispMale, 20-30, UP4638, found in bayou, blue and white striped boxers, Apr'80

[citizen_sleuth]

NamUs #UP4638

Demographics
Sex: Male
Race/Ethnicity: White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 30
Estimated Age Range (Years): 20-30
Estimated Year of Death: 1980
Estimated PMI: 1 Week
Height: 5'9" (69 inches), Measured
Weight: 210 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: April 19, 1980
NamUs Case Created: October 14, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed: N/A
Location Found: Houston, Texas
County: Harris County
Circumstances of Recovery: Found in bayou
Inventory of Remains: All parts recovered
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description
Hair Color: Brown
Head Hair Description: Brown hair measuring up to 5 inches in length
Distinctive Physical Features: No information entered

Clothing and Accessories
- Blue and white striped boxer shorts (On the Body)

 

[sorcoy14]

I’m from the Rocky Mountain area so I have no idea if this a thing but can you swim in a bayou?

 

[subaw0067]

I’m from the Rocky Mountain area so I have no idea if this a thing but can you swim in a bayou?

The bayou is typically unsuitable for swimming. However, the water comes from Burnet Bay (I'm not sure about the current or other water movement) but Burnet Bay does have swim beaches. It's possible he was swimming there and floated into the bayou.

 

[TStewPrincess14]

The current for Buffalo Bayou goes the other way. It flows to the east. If he started in Burnet Bay, I think he'd end up in the Ship Channel. I wish I knew which bayou he was recovered from and where.

 

[PatLaurel]

I wish I knew which bayou he was recovered from and where.

The flier for this UP states he was found at Buffalo Bayou.

"4500 Crites at Buffalo Bayou Houston, TX"

https://ifs.harriscountytx.gov/Missing Person/1980-04-19-2270.pdf

 

[Beccalicious]

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