On September 4, 2019, the deceased body of William Gary Horning was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following examination, he was officially pronounced dead within the same city. Despite confirmation of his identity, Horning remains an unclaimed person, as authorities have been unable to locate any next of kin or familial contacts to take custody of his remains.
The case is being handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner’s agency located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. Their ongoing efforts to identify and notify any relatives have thus far proven unsuccessful. The agency can be reached at 214-920-5900 and continues to invite public assistance in resolving Horning’s status.
Registered under NamUs ID UCP146840 and agency case number IFS-19-16155, the case highlights the broader challenge faced by forensic institutions in reconnecting unclaimed individuals with loved ones. More information about their work and this investigation can be found on their official website: Dallas County SWIFS.
Date Found: 09/04/2019
