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Carl Conyers, son of Rep. John Conyers, reported missing in Texas
November 17, 2016·By BLAC Editorial
The University of Houston student has not been seen since Tuesday morning.
November 17, 2016
Carl Conyers, the youngest son of Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-Detroit) and 910-AM weekend host Monica Conyers, has been reported missing this week, according to his older brother.
John Conyers III posted online that the younger Conyers, a 21-year-old student at University of Houston, has not been seen since Tuesday morning. Per the Houston Chronicle, Houston Police are searching.
Conyers is described as a black male, about six feet tall and 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The elder Conyers son says he may or may not have facial hair.
The Houston Police Department reports that any information regarding Conyers should be reported to HPD Patrol at 713-884-3131 or Houston Police Missing Persons Division at 832-394-1840.
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