Description
October 3, 1988 the remains of the deceased were discovered in a gully across from a wayside on Highway 29 four miles east of Georgetown, TX. A farmer called the sheriff after his dog dragged the skull into his yard. The estimated date of death was 1-12 months prior the remains being discovered. The white male, possibly of Hispanic or Native American ancestry, was 27-37 years old, stood 5’2 – 5’5 tall, and had straight brown hair with some gray. His nose had been previously broken and his arms were most likely muscular. Due to the insignia on the hat found near the remains, he has become known as “Rebel Ray”.
NamUs ID UP4062
Date Body Found October 3, 1988
Race White/Hispanic
Gender Male
Estimated Age 27-37
Agency of Jurisdiction
Williamson County Sheriff’s Department
Jason Cox and Natalie Murry, Cold Case Detectives
(512) 943-5204
Jcox@wilco.org Natalie.Murry@wilco.org
Links to More Information
https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/index/11765?fbclid=IwAR1I8yYR2z1KEAx3_AwCHfi2fEVc_33sheJi6a09QnYlOd9HpWBg89Ri0xY
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/55umtx.html
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/4062
https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch/Unidentified/unDetails/U8811001
Status: This case is no longer being worked on by the DNA Doe Project and is now with another provider of investigative genetic genealogy, but it remains an open case.
Image Credit: Natalie Murry
Last Updated: January 14, 2025
