Rayto Sam was a 39-year-old African-American man from Houston, Texas, whose body was found on January 30, 2017. The death has been classified as a homicide, and the Houston Police Department has been investigating since the discovery. As of March 28, 2022, the case remained unsolved and no arrests had been announced.

Sam’s death has been described as leaving a void in the community and underscores the difficulty of clearing homicides in large cities. Investigators continue to seek information that could generate new leads and bring closure to family and friends.

If anyone knew Rayto, saw him around January 30, 2017, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Houston Police Department.