On February 23, 2021, a male body was discovered in Dallas, Texas, and later pronounced deceased. The individual was identified as Deffie Carlesa Kenzie, but despite this identification, authorities have been unable to locate any next of kin. The case remains open as officials continue their search for family members or anyone who may have known Mr. Kenzie.
The investigation is being handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner’s office located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. The agency is working under case number IFS-21-04274 and is actively seeking information that could help connect Mr. Kenzie to relatives or loved ones. The NamUs ID associated with this unclaimed person case is UCP147488.
Efforts to resolve the case include outreach to the public and coordination with local and national databases. The agency encourages anyone with relevant information to contact them at 214-920-5900. More details about the agency and its procedures can be found on their official website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/.
Date Found: 02/23/2021
