1. Families searching for missing loved ones in North Texas
2. Event in North Texas helping families find missing relatives.
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Last year, a staggering 48,000 missing persons reports were filed in Texas, highlighting the pressing issue of missing individuals in the state. In an effort to assist families in locating their missing loved ones, Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties, alongside local police and community organizations, have joined forces to organize Missing in North Texas Day.
Missing in North Texas Day
June 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
2020 NW 21st St. in Fort Worth
Coordinated by Daniela Martinez from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, this event aims to create a safe and comfortable space for families to seek answers about their missing relatives. By hosting the event at a church rather than a law enforcement facility, organizers hope to remove any barriers that may prevent individuals from coming forward.
During the event, Dallas and Fort Worth police will be present to accept missing persons reports and update information in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Attendees will also have the opportunity to provide voluntary DNA samples for potential family matches among unidentified individuals.
Aside from filing reports and providing DNA samples, participants can engage with organizations like Thaw the Cold Cases, which raises awareness through marches in downtown Fort Worth, and receive counseling support. Organizers recommend bringing photo ID, pictures of the missing person, medical and dental records, and two biological relatives if available.
Christian Crowder, the chief of human identification at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, emphasizes the event’s inclusive nature, stating that individuals with undocumented status or warrants need not fear repercussions as the focus is on finding missing loved ones.
Modeled after Missing in Southeast Texas Day, an annual event in Houston, Missing in North Texas Day has a track record of success in resolving cases and reuniting families. Mel Turnquist, who heads the Texas Center for the Missing, notes that the event has led to the identification of previously unidentified bodies and the reunion of living individuals with their families.
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Turnquist encourages individuals with missing loved ones to attend the event, emphasizing that time elapsed since the disappearance should not deter participation. Notably, last year’s event successfully resolved a 47-year-old case through DNA submission, underscoring the importance of continued efforts in locating missing persons.
Addressing the misconception of a 24-hour waiting period to report missing persons, Turnquist highlights the event as an opportunity for authorities to engage with families and provide valuable information and support.
Missing in North Texas Day places a special focus on the Latino community, with involvement from local consulates of Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. Panel discussions will offer live translation services in Spanish, recognizing the diverse needs of the community in seeking assistance for missing loved ones.
Christian Zlolniski, a UT Arlington anthropology professor and advocate for missing persons, underscores the event’s significance in providing closure to families impacted by the perilous U.S.-Mexico border migration. While the event cannot reverse past tragedies, it strives to offer solace and resolution to families left searching for answers.
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– Missing in North Texas Day event lifeline for families looking for loved ones
– North Texas Day event offers lifeline for families searching for loved ones.
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