On July 20, 2015, the body of a male identified as William Lopez was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Despite efforts to trace his family, Lopez remains an unclaimed person nearly a decade later. He was officially pronounced deceased in Dallas, and the case has since been under the jurisdiction of the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science. The agency, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, has been actively seeking information that could lead to the identification of Lopez’s next of kin.
The case, cataloged under NamUs ID UCP145903 and agency case number IFS-15-11889, highlights the challenges faced by medical examiners when individuals pass away without known relatives or contacts. The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science continues to appeal to the public for assistance, hoping that someone may recognize the name or have information that could help reunite Lopez with his family, even posthumously.
Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact the agency directly at 214-920-5900. More information about the case and the agency’s work can be found on their official website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/. The search for William Lopez’s next of kin remains open, and any lead could bring closure to a case that has lingered unresolved for years.
Date Found: 07/20/2015
