On July 27, 2018, the body of Leonard Olton Avery III was discovered in Dallas, Texas. The male individual was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas, and his case was subsequently registered under the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with the ID UCP146607. His passing triggered an investigation to locate any surviving next of kin, as no family contacts were immediately identified.
The case is currently being managed by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, the official medical examiner's office for Dallas County. They are located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas. This institution is responsible for determining causes of death and assisting in the identification of individuals without known relatives or guardians. Leonard’s case has been catalogued with the internal reference number IFS-18-13900.
Efforts continue to identify and reach any next of kin who may provide insight into Leonard’s life, confirm familial connections, or claim him for proper burial or memorial. Anyone with information that might assist in this endeavor is encouraged to contact the agency directly at 214-920-5900. Further details about the investigative procedures and related cases can be found on the agency’s website: Dallas County Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Date Found: 07/27/2018
