Remains discovered by Smith County Sheriff’s Office identified as missing Tyler man

Robbie Heriman
·1 min read

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Tyler Police Department was notified by the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences of Dallas that remains found by the Smith County Sheriff’s Office belonged to Jose “Alex” Perez who had been missing since April 26.

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According to a release, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office discovered the remains on May 5, and they were later identified as Jose Alejandro “Alex” Perez, 44 of Tyler.

Jose Alejandro “Alex” Perez, courtesy of the Tyler Police Department
Jose Alejandro “Alex” Perez, courtesy of the Tyler Police Department

Perez went missing from the Towne Oak Apartments in Tyler at 9 p.m. on April 26.

The Tyler Police Department said that they are working closely with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office to proceed with the investigation of his disappearance and death.

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Anyone with information regarding Perez’s last days is encouraged to contact the Tyler Police Department.

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