On February 18, 2016, the body of a woman named Barbara Jo Sheets was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, authorities officially pronounced her deceased in the same city. At the time, little was known about her background, and efforts immediately began to trace her identity and locate any surviving relatives who could assist with the process. Her case was registered under NamUs ID: UCP146015.
The investigation has been overseen by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner agency based in Dallas. They are responsible for examining unidentified persons and working toward resolution in such cases. Their facility is located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, and the case pertaining to Barbara Jo Sheets has been recorded under agency case number IFS-16-03073. As of this report, the search for next of kin remains ongoing, and public assistance or information that might lead to identifying surviving relatives is still being sought.
For more information, or if someone believes they may have a connection to Barbara Jo Sheets, the agency can be reached at 214-920-5900. Further details about their work and other active cases can be found on the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science’s official website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/.
Date Found: 02/18/2016
