On September 27, 2017, the body of a male, later identified as Tomas Dario Lopez, was discovered in Memphis, Tennessee. The corpse was found in a state of decomposition, complicating immediate identification efforts. To ascertain the identity of the deceased, fingerprint samples were submitted to the FBI, which led to a successful identification. Despite this breakthrough, as of November 18, 2017, authorities have been unable to locate or notify any next-of-kin regarding Mr. Lopez's death.
Local agencies that provide assistance to the homeless population in the area advised that Tomas Dario Lopez was originally from Panama. However, details regarding his immigration to the United States remain unknown, leaving gaps in the timeline of his life and the circumstances leading up to his untimely demise. The lack of personal connections or identification at the scene contributed to the delay in understanding his background fully.
The case, assigned under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Medical Examiner's Office, is documented as case number 2017-1542. Despite various efforts, including seeking information from the broader community and leveraging partnerships with local organizations, the agency remains at an impasse in terms of unraveling the complete story behind Tomas Dario Lopez and any surviving family he might have. The details surrounding his life and death underline the challenges faced by authorities in handling cases of unclaimed persons, especially those with transient or immigrated backgrounds.
Date Found: 09/27/2017
