On October 28, 2016, the body of Steven Joe Schaffneer was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was officially pronounced deceased in the same city, and his case has since been classified as an unclaimed person. Despite efforts to locate relatives or loved ones, no next of kin has yet been identified or come forward. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under the jurisdiction of the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, which continues to seek connections to Schaffneer's family or acquaintances.
The case is being handled under the agency’s internal reference number IFS-16-19388. The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, serves as the medical examiner's office responsible for investigating deaths within the county. They have made public appeals for information that could help identify and contact Schaffneer's next of kin, hoping to provide closure and ensure proper arrangements are made.
Individuals who may have known Steven Joe Schaffneer or possess relevant information are encouraged to reach out to the agency directly. The office can be contacted by phone at 214-920-5900, and further details about their operations and ongoing cases can be found on their official website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/. The case is also listed under NamUs ID: UCP146285, a national database that tracks unidentified and unclaimed persons in the United States.
Date Found: 10/28/2016
