On June 25, 2025, the body of Howard Lewis Ross was discovered in Dallas, Texas. He was officially pronounced deceased in the same city, and his case has since been classified as an unclaimed person. Despite efforts to identify and locate any next of kin, authorities have yet to make contact with family members or individuals connected to Mr. Ross.
The case is being handled by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science, a medical examiner agency based in Dallas. Their office, located at 2355 North Stemmons Freeway, has taken the lead in investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr. Ross’s death and in coordinating efforts to find his relatives. The agency has assigned the case number IFS-25-09922 and listed it under the NamUs database with the ID UCP149163.
As of now, the search for next of kin remains ongoing. The agency encourages anyone with information about Howard Lewis Ross or his family to reach out. They can be contacted directly at 214-920-5900, and additional details about their work and procedures can be found on their official website: Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science.
Date Found: 06/25/2025
