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Unidentified Person/NamUs #UP134473
Female, White/Caucasian
Date Body Found: March 22, 1978
Location Found: Montauk, New York
Estimated Age Range--
Estimated Age Group
Adult
Estimated Age Range (Years)
--
Estimated Year of Death
--
Estimated PMI
--
Height: 5' 0"(60 inches) , Measured
Weight: 204 lbs, Measured
Circumstances of Recovery: Elderly female found in a wooded area at East Overlook Park, Montauk State Park, in Montauk, NY.
An employee from the U.S. Air Force radar station at Montauk Point on his midday lunch break found the body of the elderly woman lying on the footpath near a scenic spot at the Overlook East parking lot. She had most likely died three to four hours before she was found, and had been shot multiple times in the abdomen and torso with a small caliber weapon. Authorities, who gave the woman the moniker 'Montauk Mary' indicated that there was no evidence of a struggle at the scene.
An autopsy led to a number of findings, including that the woman had a heart condition, circulatory problems, and a gangrenous toe that would have rendered walking difficult. She had likely been a non-smoker and a non-drinker, and had delivered between one and three children over the course of her life. It was also able to be determined that her final meal had been some form of potato substance.
Efforts to identify the woman were initially hampered by the fact that none of her clothing bore laundry marks or labels. However, the owner of a local restaurant contacted the police, and stated that he (along with several waitresses) recognised the woman as a regular patron. They stated that she had been known to frequent the restaurant between two and three times a week, but that she had not been seen since early March of 1978. They also noted that she always ordered the cheapest item on the menu, and characterised her as 'a reclusive woman who was very polite, tipped meagrely and had a disheveled appearance'. Although they did not not know her name or address, they indicated that she drove an early 1960's yellow convertible car.
Police followed up this lead, checking the motor vehicle registrations of convertibles which matched that description. They also theorised that the woman likely lived between Southampton and Montauk on Long Island. However, despite this being a relatively strong lead, it did not lead to any breakthroughs on the case.
They also looked into a number of theories, including that she may have been murdered by family members due to her age or physical condition, or that she was a recluse whose disappearance may have gone unnoticed by neighbours. Police scoured coast-to-coast missing persons records, and also undertook fingerprint comparisons between the deceased and known profiles that were kept on record. They also checked with social services agencies, and issued flyers throughout Long Island in senior citizens clubs, retirement homes, churches of all denominations, physicians offices and pharmacies. However, despite these extensive efforts, the woman remains unidentified.
Inventory of Remains--
Condition of Remains: Recognizable face
Physical Description
Hair Color
Gray or Partially Gray
Left Eye Color: Brown
Right Eye Color: Brown
Eye Description--
Item
Description
Scar/mark: Mole on right side of mouth next to cheek
Item
Description
Clothing
Plaid orange-black and gray coat which had been unbuttoned.
On the Body
Clothing
Paisley-patterend purple dress
On the Body
Clothing
white socks, pair
On the Body
Footwear
orange slippers with a black, leather-like sole
Links case
Newsday (Suffolk Edition) - March 23, 1978
Newsday (Suffolk Edition) - April 30, 1978
Newsday (Suffolk Edition) - May 3, 1978
Daily News - July 24, 1978
media: #JaneDoe was found in a wooded area at East Overlook Park, Montauk State Park, in Montauk, #NewYork IN 1978!
*CLICK THE REPORT BUTTON IF YOU'D LIKE THIS CASE MOVED TO THE GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA TO BE OPENED FOR COMMENTING.
Female, White/Caucasian
Date Body Found: March 22, 1978
Location Found: Montauk, New York
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Estimated Age Range--
Estimated Age Group
Adult
Estimated Age Range (Years)
--
Estimated Year of Death
--
Estimated PMI
--
Height: 5' 0"(60 inches) , Measured
Weight: 204 lbs, Measured
Circumstances of Recovery: Elderly female found in a wooded area at East Overlook Park, Montauk State Park, in Montauk, NY.
An employee from the U.S. Air Force radar station at Montauk Point on his midday lunch break found the body of the elderly woman lying on the footpath near a scenic spot at the Overlook East parking lot. She had most likely died three to four hours before she was found, and had been shot multiple times in the abdomen and torso with a small caliber weapon. Authorities, who gave the woman the moniker 'Montauk Mary' indicated that there was no evidence of a struggle at the scene.
An autopsy led to a number of findings, including that the woman had a heart condition, circulatory problems, and a gangrenous toe that would have rendered walking difficult. She had likely been a non-smoker and a non-drinker, and had delivered between one and three children over the course of her life. It was also able to be determined that her final meal had been some form of potato substance.
Efforts to identify the woman were initially hampered by the fact that none of her clothing bore laundry marks or labels. However, the owner of a local restaurant contacted the police, and stated that he (along with several waitresses) recognised the woman as a regular patron. They stated that she had been known to frequent the restaurant between two and three times a week, but that she had not been seen since early March of 1978. They also noted that she always ordered the cheapest item on the menu, and characterised her as 'a reclusive woman who was very polite, tipped meagrely and had a disheveled appearance'. Although they did not not know her name or address, they indicated that she drove an early 1960's yellow convertible car.
Police followed up this lead, checking the motor vehicle registrations of convertibles which matched that description. They also theorised that the woman likely lived between Southampton and Montauk on Long Island. However, despite this being a relatively strong lead, it did not lead to any breakthroughs on the case.
They also looked into a number of theories, including that she may have been murdered by family members due to her age or physical condition, or that she was a recluse whose disappearance may have gone unnoticed by neighbours. Police scoured coast-to-coast missing persons records, and also undertook fingerprint comparisons between the deceased and known profiles that were kept on record. They also checked with social services agencies, and issued flyers throughout Long Island in senior citizens clubs, retirement homes, churches of all denominations, physicians offices and pharmacies. However, despite these extensive efforts, the woman remains unidentified.
Inventory of Remains--
Condition of Remains: Recognizable face
Physical Description
Hair Color
Gray or Partially Gray
Left Eye Color: Brown
Right Eye Color: Brown
Eye Description--
Item
Description
Scar/mark: Mole on right side of mouth next to cheek
Item
Description
Clothing
Plaid orange-black and gray coat which had been unbuttoned.
On the Body
Clothing
Paisley-patterend purple dress
On the Body
Clothing
white socks, pair
On the Body
Footwear
orange slippers with a black, leather-like sole
Links case
Newsday (Suffolk Edition) - March 23, 1978
Newsday (Suffolk Edition) - April 30, 1978
Newsday (Suffolk Edition) - May 3, 1978
Daily News - July 24, 1978
media: #JaneDoe was found in a wooded area at East Overlook Park, Montauk State Park, in Montauk, #NewYork IN 1978!
*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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