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On October 24, 1997 the body of a woman of uncertain race was found in Lake Michigan against the break wall in Manistee, Michigan. The woman was 5’11” and weighed approximately 200 lbs. The post mortem examination revealed she had an appendectomy scar and an orthodontic bracket for her upper central incisors (front teeth). Her ears were pierced, and she was wearing one clear stone earring. The woman, who was between 20 and 60 years old, died a number of weeks before being found. DNA Doe Project Status: Research in Progress https://dnadoeproject.org/case/lake-michigan-jane-doe-1997/ https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/851ufmi.html Dentals: Available. Orthodontic bracket to 8 and 9. Fingerprints: Not available. DNA: Samples submitted -...

On July 31, 1997 a maintenance worker picking up trash in a roadside park in Ada, Michigan found human remains in a wooded area behind some outbuildings. The body, upon examination by an anthropology team from Western Michigan University, was determined to be that of a Black/African American female between 20 to 30 years old and 5’ 3” to 5’ 7”. Authorities found only a dark blue leg warmer near the remains. Her teeth showed a lack of dental care, and she likely died sometime between March and August of 1996. She remains unidentified despite the creation of a reconstruction clay model by a Michigan State police forensic artist in 2009. https://dnadoeproject.org/case/ada-bones-jane-doe-1997/ On July 31, 1997, the skeletal remains of an...

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 layers and tapered with a long nape. Eye Color: Hazel or light brown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Episiotomy scar. She had given birth within 8 weeks to a year before she died. She was still lactating. Identifiers Dentals: Available. Fingerprints...