On April 12, 2017, the remains of a man later identified as William Anthony Rucker were discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following the recovery, he was officially pronounced deceased in the same city. Despite the identification, authorities have been unable to locate or confirm any next of kin, rendering Mr. Rucker's case one of the many unclaimed persons within the system.
Efforts to resolve his status continue under the jurisdiction of the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences. Tasked with overseeing the case, the agency is working to trace familial connections and bring resolution to the matter. The case has been assigned the identifier IFS-17-06694 by the agency and is documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID UCP146385.
Located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences serves as the central medical examiner for such cases in the region. Inquiries or potential leads regarding next of kin can be directed to their office via phone at 214-920-5900. Further details and updates are made available through their official website: Dallas County SWIFS.
Date Found: 04/12/2017
