On February 26, 2022, the body of Thanh V. Cao, an adult male, was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was pronounced deceased on the same day, and the case was subsequently taken up by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences , the official medical examiner's office for Dallas County. Despite efforts to identify and locate next of kin, Mr. Cao remains an unclaimed person, and authorities continue to seek any relatives or individuals who may have known him.
The case has been assigned the NamUs ID UCP148171 and is cataloged under agency case number IFS-22-04345. SWIFS, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, is responsible for conducting forensic investigations and supporting the justice system through accurate and impartial services. The agency encourages anyone with information about Mr. Cao or his potential family members to reach out via their contact number at 214-920-5900.
SWIFS operates under the leadership of Dr. Jessica Dwyer, Director and Chief Medical Examiner, and maintains a strong partnership with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Their mission is to serve the public interest with integrity and scientific rigor. In cases like Mr. Cao’s, the institute not only seeks to determine the cause of death but also aims to bring closure to families by identifying and notifying next of kin. More information about their services and procedures can be found on SWIFS's official website.
Date Found: 02/26/2022
