On November 7, 2016, the body of Grant Wells Jr. was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was pronounced deceased in the city, and his case was subsequently entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP146286. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, Grant Wells Jr. remains an unclaimed person, with no known relatives having come forward to claim his remains or provide information about his background.
The case is being handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner’s office located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. Their role includes conducting forensic examinations and working to establish connections that might lead to the identification of family members. The agency’s case number for Grant Wells Jr. is IFS-16-19591, and they continue to seek any leads that might assist in resolving the case. Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the office directly at 214-920-5900 or visit their website at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/.
The search for Grant Wells Jr.’s next of kin remains ongoing. His story is one of many that highlight the challenges faced by forensic investigators and medical examiners in reconnecting unclaimed individuals with their families. Each case represents a life lived and a person who deserves dignity and closure, and the hope remains that someone will come forward to help bring resolution to this case.
Date Found: 11/07/2016
