 The Doe Network    Reconstruction of Victim; Center: victim's shirt; Right: victim's tattoo Unidentified Female Date of Discovery: June 1, 1987 Location of Discovery: Knox County, Tennessee Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior State of Remains: Recognizable face Cause of Death: Shot Physical Description ** Listed information is approximate Estimated Age: 21-30 years old Race: Not stated Gender: FEmale Height: 5'4 to 5'6 Weight: 100-120 lbs Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: She had a tattoo of "BH" on her upper left arm, front. Clavicle healed fracture; Vertebrae crushed may have caused back pain; radius healed fracture; right tibia healed fracture; left tibia healed fracture secured by metal pin; fibula healed fracture secured by metal plate manufactured by "Synthes". Dentals: Available; Tooth #25 extracted or congenitally missing. Space between # 24 and #26 has closed. Dental radiographs and photographs available of the mandible. Fingerprints: Available DNA: Available (mtDNA in FBI NMPDD) Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: A Miami Dolphins football jersey with the number "32.", light blue pants, white socks, and tennis shoes Jewelry: Metal Bracelet, Ears were not pierced. Additional Personal Items: Unknown Case History The victim was killed by a shotgun on Jim Sterchi Road in North Knox County in 1987. Authorities speculated at the time that the unidentified woman and two male accomplices were attempting to trick and rob the resident on Jim Sterchi Road by faking a fight outside her front door. The woman kicked the door, awakening the resident and a visitor. The resident called police and fired one shot from a shotgun when the woman attempted to open a screen door. The two men were caught. But they were unable to identify the woman. They said they had picked her up at a Greene County rest stop just before the shooting. She remains unidentified. Investigating Agency(s) If you have any information about this case please contact; Agency Name: Knox County Sheriff's Office Agency Contact Person: Officer Amy Dobbs Agency Phone Number: 865-215-37057 Agency Name: Knoxville Police Department Agency Contact Person: N/A Agency Phone Number: 865-215-7317 Agency Name: University of TN Agency Contact Person: Dr Lee Jantz Agency Phone Number: 865-974-4408 Agency Case Number: UT87-8F NCIC Case Number: U170023083 NamUs Case Number: UP #1567 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Information Source(s) Knox News NamUS Knox Sheriff The Knoxville News-Sentinel *Click the Report button if you'd like this case moved to the general discussion area to be opened for commenting. |
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