On October 10, 2017, the body of an unidentified female, later referred to as Rita Marie Orphan, was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts by local authorities and forensic experts, her identity remains unresolved, and she is classified as an unclaimed person under NamUs ID UCP146451. Her case has drawn quiet attention due to its lingering status, with minimal public details available about her life or circumstances leading up to her death.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science has been at the forefront of investigating the case, officially pronouncing the woman deceased in Dallas and assigning it case number IFS-17-18234. Investigators are actively working to locate her next of kin, hoping to reunite her with any remaining family and provide closure to those who may be searching for her. The agency, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, can be reached at 214-920-5900, and has published general information through its website: SWIFS.
Although time has passed, the pursuit of answers continues. With every fragment of forensic evidence and public outreach, there is hope that her story will eventually emerge from obscurity, restoring dignity to a life lost and helping connect missing pieces for loved ones who may not yet know they are missing someone.
Date Found: 10/10/2017
