On June 27, 2013, the body of a male individual identified as Joseph Bradford Jr. was discovered in Garland, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. Despite his identification, authorities have been unable to locate or confirm the identity of any next of kin, and as a result, his case remains open within the unclaimed persons database.
The investigation and care surrounding Mr. Bradford’s case have been managed by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. The agency, operating as the local Medical Examiner's Office, assigned the case number IFS-13-11216 for internal tracking purposes and is currently leading efforts to locate relatives or individuals who may have known Mr. Bradford. The official record for this case is logged under NamUs ID UCP145334.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science continues to seek information that could lead to the identification of family members or close contacts of Mr. Bradford. Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to reach out to the agency via their contact number at 214-920-5900 or explore more through their official website at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/. Their dedication to resolving unclaimed cases like this one highlights the importance of community assistance in reconnecting the deceased with their families.
Date Found: 06/27/2013
