On April 19, 2002, the body of James Keith Smith was discovered in Fort Worth, Texas, following a fatal auto-pedestrian incident. Smith, a male, was struck while on the roadway, and the circumstances surrounding the event remain sparse. Despite efforts to identify next of kin or locate family members, Smith’s case remains unclaimed, leaving a lingering absence of closure for those who may have known him.
The investigation was handled by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 200 Feliks Gwozdz Plaza in Fort Worth. Assigned case number 022109T, the office conducted the necessary examinations and documentation, ultimately listing the case under NamUs ID UCP149139. The agency continues to serve as the point of contact for any information related to Smith’s identity or potential relatives, and can be reached at 817-920-5700. More details about their work and ongoing cases are available on their website: Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
James Keith Smith’s story is one of many that highlight the quiet tragedies of unclaimed individuals—those whose lives end without recognition, remembrance, or resolution. His case stands as a reminder of the importance of community awareness and the role of public agencies in preserving dignity, even in death.
Date Found: 04/19/2002
