On December 3rd, 2013, the body of a male identified as Melvin Dwayne Edwards was found in Dallas, Texas. After being officially pronounced deceased in the city, the case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID UCP145402. Despite the identification of Mr. Edwards, efforts to locate and notify his next of kin have remained unsuccessful.
The case has been handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences , the medical examiner's office responsible for investigating deaths in the area. Their office, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, continues its work in attempting to connect Mr. Edwards with any surviving relatives. The agency’s point of contact can be reached at 214-920-5900 for any leads or relevant information that may assist in locating family members.
Filed under agency case number IFS-13-20913, Mr. Edwards remains among the list of unclaimed individuals. Additional case details and resources for providing information can be accessed through the SWIFS website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/. Connecting unclaimed individuals to their families is not only a matter of record but of dignity, and any contributions to resolving this case are deeply valued.
Date Found: 12/03/2013
