On December 5, 2021, the body of John Larry Tennison was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was pronounced deceased in the city, and his case was subsequently entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the ID UCP148026. Despite efforts to identify and locate his next of kin, Tennison remains an unclaimed person, and authorities continue to seek information that might connect him to surviving relatives.
The case is being handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences , a division of Dallas County dedicated to providing high-quality forensic services. Located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, SWIFS operates under the leadership of Dr. Jessica Dwyer, the Director and Chief Medical Examiner. The agency’s mission emphasizes accuracy, impartiality, and timeliness in forensic investigations, and it maintains strong ties with law enforcement, legal professionals, and academic institutions.
The official case number for Tennison’s investigation is IFS-21-24943. Anyone with information that could assist in locating his next of kin is encouraged to contact the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at 214-920-5900. Additional details about the agency and its services can be found on the SWIFS official website.
Date Found: 12/05/2021