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IN CHARLENE DOE: BF, 18-45, found in wildlife area in Morocco, IN with male named Tony - 5 Aug 1988 *JENIFER DENTON*
On August 5, 1988, burned human remains were discovered along Beaver Creek, in the Willow Slough State Fish and Wildlife Area in Morocco, Newton County, Indiana. The area where the remains were found was described as sparsely populated with heavy vegetative cover. Forensic anthropologists who examined the remains determined they were those of a 18-45 year-old Black/African American female, estimated to be about 5’6” tall. Found with the body were a pair of jeans and a safety-pin stamped with...
585UFAZ - Unidentified Female
Left to right: Artisic renderings and sketch of the victim; The victim's clothing and hankerchief.
Date of Discovery: February 14, 1982
Location of Discovery: Williams, Coconino County, Arizona
Estimated Date of Death: Approximately 2 weeks prior to discovery
State of Remains: Not recognizable due to insect/animal activity
Cause of Death: Inconclusive, possible homicide
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 16-24 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4"...
NY LIVING GIRL: BF, 4, found on streets of New York City, NY - 27 Feb 2021 - Possibly named Sidaya *IDENTIFIED*
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-city-girl-unclaimed-alone-bronx
Girl, 4, found alone on NYC sidewalk is still unclaimed three days later
Three days after the New York City police officers discovered a four-year-old girl apparently alone and roaming the streets of New York City, officials said Monday her parents or guardians have still not come forward to claim her.
The girl, who told police her name is Sidaya, remains in the care of New York City's Administration for Children's...
On August 15, 1978 Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call to investigate human remains found by loggers in a remote wooded area near the Village of Warrens, Township of Knapp, Jackson County, Wisconsin. Search of the area by officials resulted in the recovery of a skull, lower mandible, and vertebra. The results of a limited autopsy indicated the deceased was a white male between the ages of 28 and 52. A silver-colored ‘Medi-Stud’ brand earring, normally used by piercing salons...
FL PALM BAY DOE: Found in wooded lot in Palm Bay, FL - 3 Dec 2020 - Metal skull ring *Presumed Identified*
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Human skeletal remains were discovered by pedestrian passersby in a wooded lot, behind business property of "O'reilly Auto Parts"; Approx. 120 feet North of 235 Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay, FL. The bones were scattered about several feet apart, likely due to animal activity. Notable "adult" bones recovered: Intact skull, mandible, 2-3 teeth, several ribs, several long bones, metatarsal bones, pelvic, & scapula bones. Misc. items...
SC JOCK AND JANE DOES: WF & WM, 18-30 & 21-30, found between I-95 & SC 341 in Sumter County, SC - 9 Aug 1976 *JAMES FREUND & PAMELA BUCKLEY*
198UMSC - Unidentified Male
Reconstructions of the victim; victim's jewelry. To view post-mortem of the victim, click here.
Date of Discovery: August 9, 1976
Location of Discovery: Sumter County, South Carolina
Estimated Date of Death: Less than 24 hours
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 18-30 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 6'1 1/4"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing...
WA BURIEN JANE DOE: WF, 12-18, found west of a ball field in Seattle, WA - 21 Mar 1984 *WENDY STEPHENS*
97UFWA - Unidentified Female
Artistic renderings of the victim.
Date of Discovery: March 21, 1984
Location of Discovery: Seattle, King County, Washington
Estimated Date of Death: 1983
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Homicide by strangulation
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 12-18 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'8"
Weight: 110-130 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: She was probably left-handed, and she had a healed...
TX PECOS JANE DOE: WF, 17-20, found dead in motel swimming pool in Pecos, TX - 5 Jul 1966 *JOLAINE HEMMY*
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number
Unknown
Demographics
Sex
Female
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Possible Nickname--
Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 20
Estimated Age Range (Years)17-20
Estimated Year of Death--
Estimated PMIMinutes
Height5' 4"(64 inches) , Measured
Weight130 lbs, Measured
Circumstances
Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Found: July 5...
CA SANTA CLARA JANE DOE: WF, 15-24, found off Hwy 9 in Saratoga, CA - 14 Dec 2014 - Black floral top *Identified*
NamUs UP Case 14683
https://identifyus.org/en/cases/14683
Unidentified White Female
Found December 14, 2014 in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA
Estimated Year of Death:2014
Esrimated postmortem interval: 9 Months
Vital Statistics
Estimated age: 15-24 years old
Approximate Height: 59' estimated
Distinguishing Characteristics:brown colored hair and a petite build.
Clothing/Jewelry: "Just USA" brand blue jeans, size Zero. Pink panties-size Medium. Black "Lily of France" brand bra-size...
VT SEARSBURG JANE DOE: WF, 35-55, found in wooded area in Searsburg, VT - 17 Sep 2019 *JESSICA HILDENBRANDT*
NamUs #UP60457
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Skelatal remains found in wooded area. Suspicious circumstances.
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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/71654
NYSP Underwater Recovery Team was conducting a training dive at the Santanoni Preserve in Newcomb, New York, when they discovered a bone fragment believed to be human of origin.
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MS DELTA DAWN: WF, 1-2, found in river near Moss Point / Escatawpa, MS - 5 Dec 1982 *ALISHA ANN HEINRICH*
On December 5, 1982 the body of an unidentified child was found in thick brush along the Escatawpa River, beneath the Westbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Jackson County, MS. The body was that of a white female, approximately 18 months old. She had been deceased less than two days before being found. The child was approximately 2’5" tall and weighed around 25 pounds. Her eye color was indecipherable but was possibly brown or blue. Her hair color was strawberry blonde. The child was found...
CA SACRAMENTO COUNTY JANE DOE: WF, 18-31, found off I-5 near Sacramento, CA - 27 Oct 1981 - red flower tattoo *LILLY PRENDERGRAST*
142UFCA - Unidentified Female
Reconstructions of the decedent; sketch of tattoo.
Date of Discovery: October 27, 1981
Location of Discovery: Sacramento County County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 1980-1981
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Unknown
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 18-31 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'0" to 5'4"
Weight: 100 to 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: There was a tattoo of a red flower...
OR GOVERNMENT CAMP JANE DOE: F, 17-30, found near Still Creek Road, Government Camp on Mt. Hood, OR - 2 Aug 1986 *WANDA HERR*
510UFOR - Unidentified Female
Reconstructions of the decedent (left by Joyce Nagy). Please note: the mandible was not recovered and the jawlines pictured are estimations.
Date of Discovery: August 2, 1986
Location of Discovery: Government Camp, Clackamas County, Oregon
Estimated Date of Death: 1985-1986
State of Remains: Cranium only
Cause of Death: Unknown
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 17-30 years old
Race: Unknown, but most likely white.
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight...
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/investigators-release-facial-reconstruction-of-unidentified-girl-whose-remains-were-found-in-delaware/521-a338b7a5-0aad-42fd-b2e3-130a39936183
Investigators release facial reconstruction of unidentified girl whose remains were found in Delaware
Investigators from the Smyrna Police Department and members of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Delaware Division of Forensic Science to release forensic facial reconstructions they...
MI DETROIT JANE DOE: WF, 16-25, found in a landfill near Harper Avenue in Detroit, MI - 10 Feb 1987 - Silver rings *Identified*
1207UFMI - Unidentified Female
Reconstruction by Jane Wankmiller; victim's rings.
Date of Discovery: February 10, 1987
Location of Discovery: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by stabbing
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 16-25 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 114 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown that had recently been highlighted blonde with reddish tints. It was styled in...
220UFIL - Unidentified Female
Reconstructions by Catyana Falsetti and the Champaign County Sheriff's Office; Rings and blouse.
Date of Discovery: May 1, 1995
Location of Discovery: Thomasboro, Champaign County, Illinois
Estimated Date of Death: 11 months prior
State of Remains: Partial skeletal
Cause of Death: Homicide
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 16-29 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'1" to 5'9"
Weight: Unknown, but had medium to heavy build.
Hair Color...
TX LEE COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 29-38, found in wooded area near Giddings, TX - 17 Nov 1984 *JAMES HAMM*
On November 17, 1984 the skull and other skeletal remains, along with some soft tissue, were found in a wooded area in Giddings, Lee County, Texas. A forensic anthropologist estimated the white male, who was between 29 and 38 years old and stood Height 5′ 8 to 6′ 1, had been deceased for at least six months prior to being discovered. The man had an unusual facial feature: a unique frontal bone which made a sharp dip at his nose bridge which more than likely resulted in a rightward deviating...
OH BUTLER COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 30-60, found in Great Miami River north of Hamilton, OH - 18 May 1997 *LARRY PORTER*
On May 18, 1997 the decomposing body of a white male was discovered in the Great Miami River near Reigart Road at the south end of Horseshoe Dam in Fairfield Township by Indian Springs, north of Hamilton, OH. The location of the body has led investigators to suspect the man may have been a victim a hit-and-run accident.
The deceased is estimated to have been between 35-60 years old, 5’10, 120-140 lbs with a husky build and an unusual protruding chin. At autopsy the discovery of surgical...
CA LOS ANGELES JANE DOE: WF, 20-30, found strangled in Mansfield Motel in Los Angeles, CA - 14 Aug 1968 *Identified*
467UFCA - Unidentified Female
Artistic renderings of the victim
Date of Discovery: August 14, 1968
Location of Discovery: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Same day
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by strangulation
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 20 - 30 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hair Color: Blond/Strawberry/cut very short
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Freckles on...