On August 1, 2022, the body of Francisco Manuel Silva was discovered in DeSoto, Texas. He was later pronounced deceased in Dallas, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation, and authorities have been working diligently to identify and locate any next of kin. Despite efforts, no family members or close contacts have yet come forward, leaving Silva's case classified as that of an unclaimed person.
The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science , located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas, is the agency overseeing the case. As the designated medical examiner, SWIFS is responsible for conducting the postmortem examination and managing the legal and procedural aspects of Silva’s identification and disposition. The case has been assigned the internal reference number IFS-22-15169 and is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under ID UCP148557.
Efforts to locate Silva’s next of kin continue, as it is essential for both closure and the proper handling of his remains. Anyone with information that could assist in identifying relatives or acquaintances of Francisco Manuel Silva is encouraged to contact the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science directly at 214-920-5900. Additional details and updates may be available through the agency’s official website: Dallas County SWIFS.
Date Found: 08/01/2022
