On September 20, 2011, the remains of a small male identified as Melville Webb were discovered in Richardson, Texas. Following the discovery, authorities determined that Webb was deceased and officially pronounced him at a facility in Dallas, Texas. Since that time, efforts have been made to locate his next of kin, but as of now, those searches continue.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science has been leading the efforts in this case, working to piece together Webb’s background and identify any living relatives. Given the complexities of unclaimed person cases, forensic specialists and investigators rely on available records, DNA analysis, and outreach to communities in hopes of finding individuals who may have known him. The agency, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas, remains committed to solving such cases and assisting families searching for lost loved ones.
Anyone with information regarding Melville Webb or possible relatives is encouraged to contact the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science at 214-920-5900. Additional details about the agency’s work and procedures can be found on their official website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/. Authorities remain hopeful that someone will come forward to help provide closure in this case.
Date Found: 09/20/2011
