NY GRANDMA DOE: WF, 60-70, found in the Niagara River near Squaw Island in Buffalo, NY - 26 Sep 1995

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511UFNY - Unidentified Female​

Date of Discovery: September 26, 1995
Location of Discovery: Squaw Island, Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Drowning

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 60-70 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2 to 5'3"
Weight: 132 to 160 lbs.
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Well nourished.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: White or cream colored lightweight trench coat. Brand new white sneakers, white bra, blue pants and brown shirt. Described as "well dressed."
Jewelry: Metal butterfly pin on coat and a Timex watch.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery​

The decedent was located in the Niagara River near Squaw Island in NY on September 26, 1995. She is known as "Grandma Doe."

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Erie County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Mary Evans
Agency Phone Number: 716-961-7591 or 716-851-4511
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 95-163

Agency Name: Erie County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 716-961-7591 or 716-851-4511
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 95-163

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 12704

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
Buffalo Police Cold Case Squad
WKBW

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

#JaneDoe was located in the Niagara River near Squaw Island in NY on September 26, 1995. She is known as "Grandma Doe."

Clothing: White or cream colored lightweight trench coat. Brand new white sneakers, white bra, blue pants and brown shirt. Described as "well dressed." Jewelry: Metal butterfly pin on coat and a Timex watch.

www.crimewatchers.net

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