On March 30, 2018, the body of a male identified as Ronald William Bendel was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was subsequently pronounced deceased within the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Despite efforts to locate family members, Bendel remains an unclaimed person, with no known next of kin having come forward to claim his body.
The case was assigned to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner’s office based at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. Operating under case number IFS-18-06213, the institute continues to oversee the investigation and storage of Bendel’s remains. The agency has made public outreach a priority in this case, hoping someone who knew Bendel might help reconnect him with surviving relatives.
Anyone who may have information related to Ronald William Bendel or his family is encouraged to contact the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science at 214-920-5900. Additional information about the agency and its ongoing work in cases like this one can be found on their official website at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/.
Date Found: 03/30/2018
