On November 19, 2016, the body of Diana Jo Ward was discovered in Mesquite, Texas. Following the discovery, she was officially pronounced deceased in nearby Dallas. Her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP146288. Despite initial efforts, she remains unclaimed, and authorities have yet to locate her next of kin.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas has taken the lead in handling her case. The agency, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway, has been responsible for the forensic examination and identification processes. The official case number assigned by the institute is IFS-16-20304.
Efforts to identify and contact possible relatives continue, with hopes of finding those who may have known Diana or are related to her. Anyone with relevant information or potential family connections is encouraged to reach out to the Medical Examiner’s office at 214-920-5900 or visit their official website at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs.
Date Found: 11/19/2016
