On June 23, 2018, the body of a woman identified as Mary Ellen Wlodarczyk was discovered in DeSoto, Texas. Though her identity was confirmed, efforts to locate and contact her next of kin have so far been unsuccessful, and she remains an unclaimed individual. Following the discovery, she was pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas, and the case was officially entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System with the ID UCP146591.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, based in Dallas, is the lead agency handling the investigation. This medical examiner’s office—located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway—is responsible for examining the remains and facilitating the search for any surviving family members. Their ongoing efforts reflect both the legal duty and the compassionate mission to find closure for the deceased and any relatives who may be unaware of her fate.
Mary Ellen’s case, listed under agency case number IFS-18-11608, remains open as investigators continue seeking leads. The agency encourages anyone who might have information about Mary Ellen Wlodarczyk or her family to contact them directly at 214-920-5900. Additional information about the agency’s work and how the public can assist can be found on their website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs.
Date Found: 06/23/2018
