On March 26, 2018, the body of Merculin Ray Hernandez, a male individual, was discovered in DeSoto, Texas. Following official procedures, he was pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. The details of his case were cataloged under the NamUs identification number UCP146511 and recorded by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science under case number IFS-18-05896.
Despite efforts to identify and locate Mr. Hernandez’s next of kin, he remains an unclaimed person. The absence of familial contact has left authorities in search of anyone who might have known him, aiming to provide closure and proper arrangements in accordance with Texas protocols.
The case is being managed by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner’s office based in Dallas. Their facility is located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway, and they can be reached at 214-920-5900. For further details, the agency maintains an online presence at dallascounty.org, where updates and public records may be found regarding ongoing cases and contact information for those with helpful leads.
Date Found: 03/26/2018
