On September 4th, 2016, the body of a female identified as Shirlene Simons was discovered in Irving, Texas. Following her discovery, she was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. The circumstances surrounding her death remain limited in publicly available details, and the case was subsequently entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID number UCP146261.
The investigation into Simons’ death has been handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. Assigned case number IFS-16-15537, this case has been under the purview of medical examiners striving to uncover further information about her identity and life. A key element of this ongoing case is the search for her next of kin, which remains unresolved.
Authorities continue to pursue leads and encourage anyone with potential information to contact the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science at 214-920-5900. Further details and updates may be found through the agency’s website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/. The search for closure—for both investigators and any remaining family members—continues as part of a broader effort to reunite unidentified individuals with their histories and loved ones.
Date Found: 09/04/2016
