On January 21, 2017, the body of William Jared Cranfield Jr. was discovered in Irving, Texas. He was later pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas, and the case was assigned to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, Cranfield remains an unclaimed person, and authorities continue to seek any relatives or individuals who may have known him.
The case is officially recorded under NamUs ID UCP146360 and is being handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. The agency, which serves as the medical examiner for Dallas County, has designated the case number IFS-17-01336. Anyone with information that could assist in identifying Cranfield’s next of kin is encouraged to contact the agency directly at 214-920-5900.
The circumstances surrounding Cranfield’s death and the absence of known family members have left the case unresolved for years. The medical examiner’s office continues to maintain public records and updates through their website here, hoping that someone may come forward with information. The search for closure in this case remains active, and public assistance is vital in helping to reunite Cranfield with any surviving relatives.
Date Found: 01/21/2017
