Happened across this story while looking for another case and cannot believe the dots have not been connected on this one.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-t...-years-after-human-skeleton-found-4737489.php
https://identifyus.org/en/cases/2625?page=case_information
Long story short:
Skeletal remains found in Harris County on August 14 1987
Hispanic male, 15-20 years old, evidence of strenuous labor
Carrying wallet / El Salvador passport for "Reynaldo Portello Leija" but LE unable to confirm passport belonged to the man.
67" tall, unable to estimate weight
Found in wooded area, possibly dead for up to one year.
Found clothed, details of clothing in Namus.
Also found with: "Black plastic pocket comb, brass-type key with letters "IN" and "3" on it. Wallet and passport from El Salvador belonging to "Reynaldo Portello Leija" -- date of issue 9/10/197X, Father's name Jose Efrain, Mother's name Fidelina Portillo, eyes brown, weight 120lbs, cit in El Salvador Canton"
Dentals available, DNA in CODIS.
So much information here, especially if the documents are real. Maybe someone with contacts in El Salvador could help.
Doc
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-t...-years-after-human-skeleton-found-4737489.php
https://identifyus.org/en/cases/2625?page=case_information
Long story short:
Skeletal remains found in Harris County on August 14 1987
Hispanic male, 15-20 years old, evidence of strenuous labor
Carrying wallet / El Salvador passport for "Reynaldo Portello Leija" but LE unable to confirm passport belonged to the man.
67" tall, unable to estimate weight
Found in wooded area, possibly dead for up to one year.
Found clothed, details of clothing in Namus.
Also found with: "Black plastic pocket comb, brass-type key with letters "IN" and "3" on it. Wallet and passport from El Salvador belonging to "Reynaldo Portello Leija" -- date of issue 9/10/197X, Father's name Jose Efrain, Mother's name Fidelina Portillo, eyes brown, weight 120lbs, cit in El Salvador Canton"
Dentals available, DNA in CODIS.
So much information here, especially if the documents are real. Maybe someone with contacts in El Salvador could help.
Doc