On August 7, 2014, the body of a male identified as Don Luis Manuel was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite being officially pronounced deceased on that date, efforts to locate his next of kin remain ongoing. His case remains listed as unclaimed under NamUs ID: UCP145562, reflecting the unresolved status surrounding his identity’s familial connections and the challenge of tracing surviving relatives.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas, is the lead agency handling this matter. Their medical examiner division opened the case under file number IFS-14-13722. Professionals at the agency have continued to work to resolve outstanding questions and establish contacts with any family members who may be unaware of Mr. Manuel’s passing.
This case is one of many across the country where individuals have died without apparent close contacts or documentation to confirm next of kin. The efforts to reunite unclaimed individuals with their families—whether for closure, cultural rites, or legal processes—remains a vital yet challenging responsibility carried out by agencies like the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences. For further details or if someone believes they might have information related to this case, the agency can be contacted at 214-920-5900 or through their official website: Dallas County SWIFS.
Date Found: 08/07/2014
