On August 9, 2021, the body of a white female identified as Herminia Gonzales was discovered in Mesquite, Texas. Following the recovery, she was officially pronounced deceased in nearby Dallas. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under examination, with authorities actively working to establish the identity of any living relatives who may be connected to her. As of now, no next of kin has been identified, and her case has been registered as unclaimed under NamUs ID: UCP147683.
Responsibility for handling the investigation falls to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner's office located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas. Their case tracking number for Gonzales is IFS-21-16313. The agency is working to determine all possible connections and causes related to her passing, with hopes that further information may lead to familial contact and closure. The public is encouraged to reach out with any relevant details that may assist the investigation by calling 214-920-5900. Additional information about the agency and its work can be found on their official website: Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science.
Date Found: 08/09/2021
