PA FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK JANE DOE: BF, 21-32, found in shallow grave in Union, PA - 15 Jul 1988 - Bag w "FA", "O", "ATER"

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349UFPA - Unidentified Female​

Reconstructions by Frank Bender.

Date of Discovery: July 15, 1988
Location of Discovery: French Creek State Park, Union Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Estimated Date of Death: 2 or more years prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Undetermined

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 21-32 years old
Race: Black with Caucasian admixture
Sex: Female
Height: 4'10" to 5'3"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Sample available - Not yet submitted

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Remnants of BonJour jeans, dark color, zipper fly, size unknown. And remnants of a light colored, pullover shirt with a picture of Mickey Mouse, tag read Walt Disney Productions, S 34-36, 100% cotton. A blue, nylon jacket with gold stripes around the wrists and gold lining was found lying outside the grave. Jacket resembled a high school jacket, however, there were no markings or size.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Pieces of a white, plastic bag resembling a grocery bag were found in the grave with the remains. The bag had red lettering. The letters are believed to be "FA", "O" and "ATER".

Circumstances of Discovery​

The decedent was found in a shallow grave. A forensic anthropologist discovered what appear to be three circular, hairline fractures of the skull; however, the cause of death is undetermined. Pieces of a white, plastic bag resembling a grocery bag were found in the grave with the remains. The bag had red lettering. The letters are believed to be "FA", "O" and "ATER".

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Berks County Corner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Joel Bonilla
Agency Phone Number: 610-478-3280
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 88-0715

Agency Name: Pennsylvania State Police - Troop L
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 610-378-4035
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: L01-0296408

NCIC Case Number: U312181500
NamUs Case Number: 12357

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
Pennsylvania Missing

349UFPA

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