On March 26, 2017, the body of Gregory King Chitwood was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following standard forensic procedures, he was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas, and his case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under NamUs ID UCP146383. Despite efforts to identify and locate any relatives, Gregory remains an unclaimed person. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been publicly detailed, leaving many questions unanswered about his life and the moments leading up to his passing.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas, is the agency currently overseeing Gregory's case. As the designated medical examiner for Dallas County, the Institute carries the responsibility of handling all forensic and investigative procedures pertaining to unidentified and unclaimed remains. Their official case number for Gregory is IFS-17-06673. Staff are actively seeking information that could lead to the identification of next of kin, in hopes of providing closure and ensuring proper arrangements can be made.
Anyone with potentially relevant information is encouraged to contact the agency directly at 214-920-5900. Additional details about the Institute and its procedures can be found on their website: Dallas County SWIFS. Until Gregory’s loved ones can be found, his case remains a somber reminder of those who depart without someone to claim them, and of the ongoing efforts to reconnect lives, even after death.
Date Found: 03/26/2017
