AL OPELIKA JANE DOE: BF, 3-7, found at trailer park in Opelika, AL - 28 Jan 2012 *AMORE WIGGINS*

Skeletal remains of a little girl were found on January 28, 2012 at a trailer park on Hurst Street in Opelika, Alabama which falls in Lee County. It’s estimated the child had been deceased between 8 months and 2 years placing date of death between 2010 – 2012. She is estimated to be 3-7 years old and had medium length black hair styled in small tight curls. Her height, weight, and eye color cannot be determined. An anthropological assessment of her bones suggest she had likely been abused and malnourished in life. A long-sleeve pink shirt with heart buttons and small ruffles near the neckline was recovered near the skeletal remains but it is unknown if it belonged to the child. Chemical isotope testing on her bones suggest she was born and raised in Alabama or one of the surrounding southern states. The images above are a facial reconstruction completed by a NCMEC Forensic Artist and depict what the child may have looked like in life.

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Have you seen this child? JANE DOE2012

Missing From: OPELIKA, AL. Missing Date: 01/28/2012. Skeletal remains of a little girl were found on January 28, 2012 at a trailer park on Hurst Street in Opelika, Alabama which falls in Lee County. It’s estimated the child had been deceased between 8 months and 2 years placing date of death...

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Skull found by resident of trailer park. Other remains found within 50 feet of skull. Lower jaw, multiple bones, some hair located in heavy wooded area within 50-75 feet of residences. Isotope analysis indicates she was born in Alabama or a surrounding southern state.

Clothing: long-sleeve pink shirt with heart buttons and small ruffles near the neckline located near remains - On the Body

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#IDENTIFIED in 2023! Skeletal remains of a little girl were found on January 28, 2012 at a trailer park on Hurst Street in Opelika, Alabama

It’s estimated the child had been deceased between 8 months and 2 years placing date of death between 2010 – 2012. She is estimated to be 3-7 years old and had medium length black hair styled in small tight curls. Her height, weight, and eye...

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Police continue investigating Opelika Jane Doe case; new details emerge

It’s been almost 10 years since the unidentified body of a young girl was found in Opelika and since then she’s become known as the Opelika Jane Doe. But now, new details are surfacing.

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Police continue investigating Opelika Jane Doe case; new details emerge​

It’s been almost 10 years since the unidentified body of a young girl was found in Opelika and since then she’s become known as the Opelika Jane Doe. But now, new details are surfacing.

There have been new images and new tips, however, no arrests have been made and there’s not enough information to identify the victim.

Police are still very much trying to solve this case. If you know anything call the Opelika Police Department.

Alabama Jane Doe’s identity still a mystery despite leads

Someone knows who this child is and what happened to her. That someone could be right here in our state.

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Alabama Jane Doe’s identity still a mystery despite leads​

Capt. Johnathan Clifton with the Opelika Police Department was there on Jan. 28, 2012, when the remains of a small child were found.

“This case is very dear to all of us who work at Opelika Police Department and the community,” Clifton said.

The remains were found behind a mobile home on Hurst Street. The bones of the child would tell the story of a tragic and short life and murder.

“We’re talking about a child who is between the ages of 4 and 7,” Clifton said. “According to all the records from her bones that she malnourished and suffered from abuse.”


“Somebody knows this little girl,” Floyd added. “She has to have uncles, grandparents, somebody. Whoever that is, if you know something, you need to come and tell somebody.”

Opelika investigators say tips and leads still come in nearly ten years later, and they follow up on every single lead.

“It’s tragic that we’ve gone this long, it’s coming up on 10 years and we haven’t had anything. Not even a name or anything to help truly identify this child,” Clifton said. “We’ve had rumors, we’ve had tips all the way from New Jersey to Arizona and we’ve run all those leads down.

Clifton said one of the newest leads is in Orlando, Florida.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

“We are her family”: Opelika Police release 10 pink balloons at memorial for Opelika Jane Doe

Detectives from the Opelika Police Department released 10 pink balloons in a memorial Friday marking the 10-year anniversary of the discovery of the remains of unidentified Baby Jane Doe.

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“We are her family”: Opelika Police release 10 pink balloons at memorial for Opelika Jane Doe​

On a cold and cloudy Friday morning, Opelika law enforcement officers, city officials and community members gathered for a memorial at the site where Opelika Jane Doe’s remains were found.

The memorial held on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, marked the 10th anniversary of the discovery of her remains.

Detectives from the Opelika Police Department released 10 pink balloons to honor her and three officials close to the case, Lee County District Attorney Jessica Ventiere, OPD Sergeant Alfred White and Lee County Coroner Bill Harris, spoke about the case.

“Ten years ago, I remember when I heard that the OPD had found the remains of a child,” Ventiere said. “I thought to myself, the same thing I thought probably a thousand times over the last ten years, is how can we find a child but we have no idea who this child is.”

Ventiere said during the last 10 years she has seen the dedication and hard work that the OPD and White have put in to solving this mystery.

“There is not one speck of dust on the Baby Jane Doe case file, I can guarantee you that. What they have done for this case and what they continue to do for this case every single day, I find to be inspirational,” Ventiere said. “As the Lee County District Attorney, our office is 100-percent committed to walking with them every step of the way … because we want to solve this just as much as they do.”

White, who started working on the case in 2015, said he doesn’t “doubt for a second” that they will figure out who this little girl is.

“We don’t give up on any murder, and we’re certainly not going to give up on the murder of a child,” White said.

Ventiere, White and Harris said the investigation will continue for this case until it is solved, and they are confident that they are close.

“I think we are very very close to finding out who she is,” Harris said. “This case will never close until we get a conclusion and justice for her and give her a peaceful burial.”

“I can’t really speak on anything new,” White said. “All I can tell you is that I’m confident that we’re going to solve this case and I feel like we’re going to do it pretty soon.”

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Investigators remain hopeful in identifying Opelika Baby Jane Doe one decade after her discovery

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL)- It has been ten years since the gruesome discovery of skeletal remain belonging to a little girl were found in an Opelika Mobile Home Park along Hurst Street. Since the discov…

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Investigators remain hopeful in identifying Opelika Baby Jane Doe one decade after her discovery​

“There are a lot of things moving in the case, I am not going to get into the details but I know our entire detective division they are some significant things happening that we hope will bring us to be able to identify her and identify her killer,” Chief Healey shared.

Johnson shared a final pleading message for the those responsible for the death of Opelika Jane Doe.

“I hope and pray it will be soon, because somebody is living a bad life. I wish they would come forward now, it’s not too late, it’s not too late.”

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

 

[GrandmaBear]

Have looked at this one more than once. Someone has to know this child, my goodness they have a picture. I think the pics need to be widespread and out there more but I think that in all cases but they should be.

Her hair is done, she seems clean, she is at church, she looks fairly comfortable. If someone took her to church, someone likely also took her to the store, the gas station and more. SOMEONE saw this child and who was with her at some point, even if they didn't know them personally. It isn't like we are talking about a case from the 1970s here... How can no one at this church even recall a girl with an eye like this? Or a store clerk? Etc.? Maybe someone passing through but hard to believe then they'd take her to church etc...

 

[Kimster]

Everyone needs to see this video! I wish videos like this would go viral instead of the madness that ends up going viral most of the time.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Othram is helping!

After a decade, Opelika Jane Doe (2012) is Identified

Opelika PD Leverages Othram's Genetic Testing Platform to Identify Opelika Jane Doe

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Recently, Opelika Police Department has teamed up with Othram to explore using advanced DNA testing to build a comprehensive genealogical profile for the unknown child. Othram is working to develop a DNA extract from the child's remains that is suitable for further testing. Once complete, Othram will use Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to build a genealogical profile. Opelika Police Department has engaged Barbara Rae-Venter to use this genealogical profile to identify relatives and develop investigative leads that might point to Opelika Jane Doe's identity.

 

[Guess Who]

Othram is helping!

After a decade, Opelika Jane Doe (2012) is Identified

Opelika PD Leverages Othram's Genetic Testing Platform to Identify Opelika Jane Doe

dnasolves.com

Recently, Opelika Police Department has teamed up with Othram to explore using advanced DNA testing to build a comprehensive genealogical profile for the unknown child. Othram is working to develop a DNA extract from the child's remains that is suitable for further testing. Once complete, Othram will use Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to build a genealogical profile. Opelika Police Department has engaged Barbara Rae-Venter to use this genealogical profile to identify relatives and develop investigative leads that might point to Opelika Jane Doe's identity.

So glad!

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

New images: Opelika Police Department continues to investigate 2012 Jane Doe cold case

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – The Opelika Police Department has released new images nn a 2012 Jane Doe cold case. On Jan. 28, 2012, one family recovered skeletal remains behind a mobile home in Brook…

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New images: Opelika Police Department continues to investigate 2012 Jane Doe cold case​

The Opelika Police Department has released new images nn a 2012 Jane Doe cold case.

CrimeStoppers offering $5k reward for identity of Opelika Baby Jane Doe

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A reward is being offered in the case of a murdered child in Opelika. CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the identity of the little…

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CrimeStoppers offering $5k reward for identity of Opelika Baby Jane Doe​

A reward is being offered in the case of a murdered child in Opelika. CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the identity of the little girl who has come to be known as Opelika Baby Jane Doe.

There is already a $20,000 reward in the case offered at a previous date.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of Baby Jane Doe should call the Opelika Police at 334-705-5220 or CrimeStoppers using the 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP. You can also download the Crimestoppers P3-tips app.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Everyone needs to see this video! I wish videos like this would go viral instead of the madness that ends up going viral most of the time.

I had not picked up on the point the photos of the little girl were taken in the summer of 2011 prior to the video. That narrows the time frame to 8-9 months prior to her remains being found, if the picture is indeed the same child that was found?

Most children start school at 4 - 5 years old today, but not sure of the state of such things in Alabama in 2011. And most schools have programs for photos to be taken each year, I think. There are three primary schools in Opelika. Pre-K is located at the High School. Are these types of "records" still available if they did have the programs in place?

This child is probably another never reported as missing.

I'm positive the police have much more information than they are releasing and I'm just rambling random thoughts and hoping this child is identified soon.

 

[Guess Who]

I had not picked up on the point the photos of the little girl were taken in the summer of 2011 prior to the video. That narrows the time frame to 8-9 months prior to her remains being found, if the picture is indeed the same child that was found?

Most children start school at 4 - 5 years old today, but not sure of the state of such things in Alabama in 2011. And most schools have programs for photos to be taken each year, I think. There are three primary schools in Opelika. Pre-K is located at the High School. Are these types of "records" still available if they did have the programs in place?

This child is probably another never reported as missing.

I'm positive the police have much more information than they are releasing and I'm just rambling random thoughts and hoping this child is identified soon.

and also possibly never enrolled in school.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

and also possibly never enrolled in school.

Agreed.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Search for Opelika’s Baby Jane Doe’s killer expands to Virginia, North Carolina

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – Opelika police releasing new information on the murder of Baby Jane Doe as they continue their decades-long quest to identify the child and bring her killer to justice.…

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Search for Opelika’s Baby Jane Doe’s killer expands to Virginia, North Carolina​

Opelika police releasing new information on the murder of Baby Jane Doe as they continue their decades-long quest to identify the child and bring her killer to justice.

The investigation recently led detectives to outside Alabama and other states Baby Jane Doe may have lived.

“We’ve had some investigative leads, and we have to figure it out and find out if she is from North Carolina or Virginia. That’s what we are doing and we need any help the public knows,” said Captain Jonathan Clifton.

Families in Norfolk and Chesapeake, Virginia, and Northampton, North Carolina are asked to look at reconstruction images, and pictures of a little girl at Greater Peace Church in Opelika taken in 2011. The girl in the photos is believed to be Jane Doe when she was alive.


“It has been over 10 years now and we still don’t have a name for her and we want a name and she deserves a name. Any help from the public would be greatly appreciated. Anything. No tip is too small,” said Captain Clifton.

Opelika police will not stop until they can give justice and a name to Baby Jane Doe.

 

[Mel70]

This poor girl probably never had a happy day in her life. Her eye was probably from abuse. Her body showed malnutrition and abuse. The crime scene description is horrific. Our church takes the children's names and addresses. It makes me wonder. How did her mother(I'm assuming) Not know they wouldn't.

Have looked at this one more than once. Someone has to know this child, my goodness they have a picture. I think the pics need to be widespread and out there more but I think that in all cases but they should be.

Her hair is done, she seems clean, she is at church, she looks fairly comfortable. If someone took her to church, someone likely also took her to the store, the gas station and more. SOMEONE saw this child and who was with her at some point, even if they didn't know them personally. It isn't like we are talking about a case from the 1970s here... How can no one at this church even recall a girl with an eye like this? Or a store clerk? Etc.? Maybe someone passing through but hard to believe then they'd take her to church etc...

Well what I have to say about taking her places. No one probably did. They just let her or didn't let her go to the store herself. But wouldn't bother taking her. A program at a church is hours worth and the parent would be happy to be rid of them for as long as possible. During our "Vacation Bible School". Kids close to the church will walk there and we never meet some parents.

 

[ima.grandma]

Police release new information on Opelika Jane Doe found murdered in 2012

It’s been more than 10 years since the unidentified body of a young girl was found in Opelika and since then she’s become known as the Opelika Jane Doe.

www.wtvm.com

 

[Sunburst]

I hope that Othram or another similar company takes up this case. Has her info been posted in large metro areas such as Atlanta, New Orleans, or Houston?

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Hi Sunburst. FYI

Othram is helping!

After a decade, Opelika Jane Doe (2012) is Identified

Opelika PD Leverages Othram's Genetic Testing Platform to Identify Opelika Jane Doe

dnasolves.com

Recently, Opelika Police Department has teamed up with Othram to explore using advanced DNA testing to build a comprehensive genealogical profile for the unknown child. Othram is working to develop a DNA extract from the child's remains that is suitable for further testing. Once complete, Othram will use Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to build a genealogical profile. Opelika Police Department has engaged Barbara Rae-Venter to use this genealogical profile to identify relatives and develop investigative leads that might point to Opelika Jane Doe's identity.

 

[buyerninety]

I would hope that the deceaseds DNA is tested for genetic markers for medical conditions that may result in severe mental developmental issues (such as severe cases of autism or Downs Syndrome).
You would expect that a child with such evident physical injuries, would raise such concerns in persons encountering her, that a complaint to Child Services would occur... however, a child with evident severe mental developmental issues & exhibiting behaviours that attest to such issues, may lead onlookers to assume/conclude that the injuries are the result of those issues e.g. accident or self harm.
If such genetic markers are found, that might give police other avenues of enquiry to pursue to ascertain the deceaseds identity.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Police working the Opelika Jane Doe case search for more leads in Virginia and North Carolina

New information in the Opelika Jane Doe case points police to search Virginia and North Carolina for more leads.

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Police working the Opelika Jane Doe case search for more leads in Virginia and North Carolina​

New information in the Opelika Jane Doe case points police to search Virginia and North Carolina for more leads.

“We have followed leads in Arizona, Orlando, Fla., and New Jersey, and now we’ve got some leads that she could have some relations from up that way around Virginia,” Clifton said. “We’re going to gather all the information that we can and hopefully be able to link some stuff to Opelika and then move the case forward.”

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

I would hope that the deceaseds DNA is tested for genetic markers for medical conditions that may result in severe mental developmental issues (such as severe cases of autism or Downs Syndrome).
You would expect that a child with such evident physical injuries, would raise such concerns in persons encountering her, that a complaint to Child Services would occur... however, a child with evident severe mental developmental issues & exhibiting behaviours that attest to such issues, may lead onlookers to assume/conclude that the injuries are the result of those issues e.g. accident or self harm.
If such genetic markers are found, that might give police other avenues of enquiry to pursue to ascertain the deceaseds identity.

Welcome @buyerninety !
Good thoughts. Thanks for sharing! Now that Othram is involved, I'm confident that they will know this information, whether she had such a condition or not. It's only a matter of time for her now!