On May 24, 2018, a deceased male identified as Joe Lan Carrillo was found in Dallas, Texas. Despite official identification and documentation, the case remains open as authorities continue searching for Carrillo’s next of kin. His remains were pronounced deceased in Dallas, and the unclaimed status has led to ongoing efforts to locate any living relatives who may provide insight into his life, family connections, or final arrangements.
The case is under the jurisdiction of the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, the medical examiner’s office responsible for investigating deaths in Dallas County. They registered the incident under Case Number IFS-18-09706 and listed it on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID UCP146581. With no known relatives having come forward since his death, outreach remains an essential part of the investigation.
Authorities continue to appeal to the public for any information that could help reunite Carrillo with his family, if any remain. The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, can be contacted at 214-920-5900. Further details about the agency and their procedures can be found on their official website: Dallas County SWIFS.
Date Found: 05/24/2018
