On November 24, 2014, the body of a male identified as Roger Lee Smith was discovered in Cedar Hill, Texas. Despite efforts to trace his background and familial connections, Smith remains an unclaimed person. His death was officially pronounced in Dallas, Texas, 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 working to locate Smith’s next of kin. As of now, no relatives have come forward or been identified. The case, cataloged under NamUs ID UCP145663 and agency case number IFS-14-19920, continues to be open in hopes of resolving the question of Smith’s family ties and final arrangements.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner’s office, is responsible for handling such cases with diligence and care. They encourage anyone with information about Roger Lee Smith or his potential relatives to reach out. The agency can be contacted at 214-920-5900, and further details about their work and ongoing cases are available on their official website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/.
Date Found: 11/24/2014
