Case History
This unidentified child was discovered in the morning hours of March 13th, 2003 at the Willow Creek Apartment complex in Houston, Texas.
The child had been wrapped in a gray colored afghan style blanket and placed in a red and white checkered bag, then thrown into the dumpster. He was discovered by a maintenance man.
Authorities initially believed the child was 3 or 4 years old, but examination determined that the child was actually between four and five-years old. The child was extremely skinny as he had been starved to death. As a result, he would have appeared very thin before his death.
Surgical-type scars on the boy's body suggest he had received medical care in the past, but police investigators and child advocates believe his family was later unable to seek such help for some reason.
Aside from acute malnutrition, an autopsy found no other signs of abuse or old injuries to the child's body. Despite the neglect, someone took the time to closely cut his hair with clippers and trim his nails before throwing his body away.
Estimated age: 3 - 6 years oldApproximate Height and Weight: 2'5"-2'6"; 18-28 lbs.Distinguishing Characteristics: Black or brown hair; brown eyes. He had extremely bushy eyebrows and long eyelashes. His right ear is far larger than his left ear. He had surgical-type scars on his body: a 1.5-centimeter well-healed scar on the right side of the boy's neck overlying his jugular area could have been from an IV once placed there; the boy also had two small vertical linear scars on his abdomen. He may have had a gastrostomy tube placed in his stomach at one time, which may be the result of a laparoscopy. He also had a very small mole on his right arm.Clothing: Found wrapped in gray colored afghan style blanket and placed in a red and white checkered bag. He was wearing only a diaper with bears on the front.AKA: "Beloved Doe"
If you have any information, please contact:
Houston Police Department Homicide Division
Officer B.C. McDaniel
or
Officer R. A. Moreno
713-308-3600
OR
Crimestoppers
713-222-TIPS (8477)
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number: 34509303Y
NCMEC #: TXCHU0310012
NCIC Number: U-350005083
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.