On June 24, 2017, the body of a male identified as Howard David Owen was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite confirmation of his identity, authorities have been unable to locate any next of kin, leaving the case unresolved in terms of family contact or final arrangements. Owen’s death was officially pronounced in Dallas, marking the beginning of a search to connect him to any surviving relatives or loved ones.
The case was assigned to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner’s office based in Dallas. Operating under case number IFS-17-11446, the agency has taken steps to identify and notify Owen’s potential kin, but as of now, those efforts remain ongoing. The agency, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway, continues to accept any relevant information that might assist in this process. Their contact number is 214-920-5900, and further details are available on their official website here.
This unclaimed person case, cataloged under Namus ID UCP146401, underscores the challenges faced by forensic and medical institutions in resolving the personal histories of those who pass without immediate connections. The quest to find Owen’s next of kin remains active, with authorities hoping to bring closure to this case and provide the dignity of familial recognition in death.
Date Found: 06/24/2017
