On March 8, 2014, the body of Melvin Ray Bell was discovered in Grand Prairie, Texas. Following the discovery, Bell was pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. His case remains listed under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with the ID: UCP145435. Authorities are actively searching for Bell’s next of kin in hopes of identifying surviving family members.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas, Texas, is handling Bell’s case. This agency, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway, operates as a medical examiner’s office. Their dedicated team is working to establish connections that may lead to the identification of Bell’s family. The agency’s case number associated with this investigation is IFS-14-04358.
Anyone with relevant information regarding Bell’s possible relatives or background is encouraged to reach out to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science. They can be contacted at 214-920-5900, and additional details about the agency’s work can be found on their official website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/. The search for Bell’s family continues as investigators aim to bring closure to his case.
Date Found: 03/08/2014
