MD NORTH EAST JANE DOE: WF, 50-59, found floating in Elk River in North East, MD - 19 Mar 1986

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1035UFMD - Unidentified Female​

Date of Discovery: March 19, 1986
Location of Discovery: North East, Cecil County, Maryland
Estimated Date of Death: Days prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 50-59 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 113 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, graying, straight, 3" long
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Pierced ears.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available; a bridge is present.
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Unknown.

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Blue belt
Jewelry: 1 white earring
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery​

The decedent's remains were found at Turkey Point Elk Neck State Park in the water where Elk River and Chesapeake Bay meet.

In 2018, detectives announced they are investigating a potential link between the woman and Nancy Clavell, who vanished in 1984.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Maryland Office of Chief State Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 410-333-3225
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 148650

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 1866
Former Hot Case Number: 1478

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
WMAR 2

1035UFMD

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