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Michael Lawayne Thomas

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-05-20T17:38:12.65

2026-05-20T18:39:19.097

158805

UCP158805

58088

Michael

Lawayne

Thomas

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

05/04/2026

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75212

No

51123

Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

Syretta Boasiako

Decedent Affairs Program Coordinator

2355 North Stemmons Freeway, , Dallas, Texas

2149205900

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/

IFS-26-07318

2026-05-04

Black

The scalp hair is black and sparsely gray, and curly.

Brown

Brown

07/31/2026

  • Tattoo: There is a tattoo on the right lower extremity.


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On May 4th, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, the body of Michael Lawayne Thomas was discovered, marking the beginning of a case that would span months in efforts to locate his next of kin. Michael, whose Namus ID is UCP158805, remained unclaimed as authorities worked diligently to uncover any familial connections. Despite their attempts, Michael's kin were not immediately found, leaving many questions unanswered regarding his background and family ties.

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Date Found: 05/04/2026

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