Houston police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man found deceased at 9800 Lawndale about 1 p.m. on December 29, 2017.  

The victim is described only as possibly being a black male possibly in his mid 30s, weighing about 190 pounds and about 6 feet tall.  He was found wearing only dark plaid shorts and a pair of socks.  His cause of death remains undetermined.  

Photos of two distinctive tattoos are attached to this news release.  The first, containing a cross and the words - Jesus Christ - is located on the front right side of his neck.  The cross appears under his right ear, with "Jesus Christ" in front of the cross.  The second tattoo, featuring the words - Kyala H - is located on the back of the man's right hand.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Rhodes and Detective J. Nguyen reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a body found on the embankment along Sims Bayou, near the above address.  The HPD Dive Team responded to the scene and recovered the male's body from the water.  

Anyone with information on the identity of the victim in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.