IA DES MOINES JANE DOE: WF, 19-25, found in Des Moines River in Des Moines, IA - 26 May 1980 - Avon necklace w/ cross

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1209UFIA - Unidentified Female

Decedent's jewelry.

Date of Discovery: May 26, 1980
Location of Discovery: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 19-25 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Possibly red or auburn
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Severe curvature at L5 in spine.

Identifiers
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Tube-top, unknown color.
Jewelry: Size 8, white-metal ring with turquoise stone and "coils" around it. White-metal Avon necklace with cross medallion.
Additional Personal Items: Hair pins.

Circumstances of Discovery
The decedent's remains were found in the Des Moines River in southeast Des Moines.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Polk County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Megan Rausch
Agency Phone Number: 515-286-2102
Agency E-Mail: megan.rausch(at)polkcountyiowa.gov
Agency Case Number: 10-77-1490

Agency Name: Des Moines Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Carl Wycoff
Agency Phone Number: 515-237-1589
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1980-2070

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 10846

Information Source(s)
NamUs

Doe Network: International Center For Missing and Unidentified Persons

Doe Network is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to bringing awareness to missing persons and unidentified persons throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia.

www.doenetwork.org

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