On October 25, 2018, the body of Gilbert Salazar was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, Salazar remains an unclaimed person. The circumstances surrounding his death have been documented by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, which is currently overseeing the case. He was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas, and the search for relatives or anyone who may have known him continues.
The case has been assigned the NamUs ID UCP146664 and is cataloged under the agency case number IFS-18-20121. The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, serves as the lead investigative body. As a medical examiner agency, they are responsible for determining the cause of death and facilitating the identification process. Their contact number is 214-920-5900, and further information about their work can be found on their official website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/.
Efforts to locate Salazar’s next of kin are ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information about his family or personal history to come forward. Cases like this highlight the importance of community involvement in helping resolve the identities and connections of those who pass away without known relatives. The hope remains that someone will recognize his name and help bring closure to this case.
Date Found: 10/25/2018
