On January 10, 2020, the body of a woman identified as Elise Tumbwe was found in Dallas, Texas. She was pronounced deceased by local authorities, and her case was entered into the national NamUs registry under the ID UCP146926. Despite official identification, efforts to locate Elise's next of kin have been ongoing, and she remains listed as an unclaimed person.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas, is the lead investigative agency on the case. As the designated Medical Examiner's office, they are responsible for managing and documenting the details surrounding Elise’s death, including overseeing the identification process and conducting outreach to locate any living relatives. The case is logged under their internal tracking number IFS-20-00589.
Anyone with knowledge of Elise Tumbwe or her family is encouraged to reach out to the agency directly at 214-920-5900. Additional case details and updates may be available through the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences’ website at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/. Their continued search to find Elise’s next of kin reflects an ongoing commitment to ensuring dignity and closure in cases of unclaimed individuals.
Date Found: 01/10/2020
