In June 1964, a gruesome discovery along FM Road 359 in Fort Bend County left investigators with more questions than answers. A decomposing torso was found near the Jones Creek Bridge. The victim’s head, hands, and feet were missing.
The remains belonged to a white man, estimated to be between 40 and 60 years old. He stood around six feet tall and weighed approximately 175 pounds. Medical examiners determined he had likely died just days before the discovery. The cause of death was ruled a homicide.
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With no way to identify him and no personal items recovered, the media began calling him “Stubby.” Despite an extensive investigation, his identity was never confirmed. In 1984, he was buried at San Gabriel Cemetery in Richmond.
In 2024, his remains were exhumed in an effort to collect DNA and take advantage of modern forensic technology. Now, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Moxxy Forensic Investigations to try a new approach. Using investigative genetic genealogy, they hope to trace the victim’s family line and finally give him a name.
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to cover the cost of lab testing. Once funded, Moxxy will begin DNA analysis in hopes of solving this decades-old case.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office or visit official databases like NAMUS and the Doe Network.