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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP104564) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2022, a 55-year-old man named Roy Windham was navigating life in Houston, Texas. On May 13th of that year, he had his last known contact with anyone, a day that would mark the beginning of a long period of silence and uncertainty for those who knew him. Roy, a Caucasian man with blond or strawberry-colored hair and blue eyes, stood at approximately five feet four inches tall. The specific details of what he was wearing or his exact location in the sprawling city on that particular day remain unknown, adding to the quiet mystery of his departure from a visible life.

The circumstances surrounding Roy's disappearance are rooted in a vulnerable period of his life. He was known to be experiencing homelessness, a situation that can often make regular contact with family and friends a significant challenge. For over a year, his family had not heard from him, a painful silence that eventually grew into a formal concern for his well-being. The lack of communication was a stark departure, and as the months turned into a year, the worry for his safety deepened, leading his loved ones to seek official help in finding him.

The official search for Roy Windham began when a report was filed with the Houston Police Department on March 11, 2023. His case was later entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on June 14, 2023, under case number MP104564. This step broadcast his description and the known details of his case to a wider audience, in the hope that someone, somewhere might have information. The central facts of the case are that he vanished from Houston, Texas, after his last contact on May 13, 2022. The extended period without any contact, combined with his known state of homelessness, created a deeply concerning situation, leaving family and authorities with very few leads to follow in their search for answers.

Last Seen: May 13, 2022

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP98797 • Found Dec 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 58–72 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 153 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
UP95762 • Found Aug 2, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'4"
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 58–72 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 153 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 58–72 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 153 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP102436
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP102436 • Found Apr 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 5'4"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP154128
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP154128 • Found Jan 12, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 48%103 lb vs 153 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP108680 • Found Sep 1, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP103957 • Found May 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 38–52 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 83%125 lb vs 153 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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