On February 10, 2022, the body of Chester Lee Scales Jr. was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was pronounced deceased in the city, and his case has since been classified as an unclaimed person under NamUs ID: UCP148129. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, authorities have yet to make contact with any relatives or individuals connected to Mr. Scales.
The case is currently being handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, a medical examiner’s office located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. The agency is actively seeking information that could lead to the identification of Mr. Scales’ family or legal next of kin. Their official case number for this investigation is IFS-22-03148.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to reach out to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at 214-920-5900. Additional details about the agency and its procedures can be found on their official website. The resolution of this case depends on public assistance and awareness, as the search continues to ensure Mr. Scales is respectfully claimed and remembered.
Date Found: 02/10/2022
