PA PHILADELPHIA JANE DOE: BF, 15-30, found during home renovations in Philadelphia, PA - 30 July 2012

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On July 30, 2012, an unidentified female was found in Philadelphia, PA in a residence on South Harmony Street.
The female had been deceased for at least one year, but may have been deceased for decades before being discovered. She was estimated to be fifteen to thirty years old. The female was African American and possibly had mixed European ancestry.

On July 30, 2012, an unidentified female was found in Philadelphia, #PENNSYLVANIA during renovations in a residence on South Harmony Street.

Estimated age: Late Teen/Young Adult Minimum age: 15 years Maximum age: 30 years Probable year of death: 1997 to 2011

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NamUs - The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

UNidentified bones discovered during renovations of the property at 1234 S. Harmony St.

Estimated age: Late Teen/Young Adult
Minimum age: 15 years
Maximum age: 30 years
Race: Black/African American
Sex: Female
Weight (pounds): Cannot Estimate
Height (inches): 66, Estimated

Probable year of death: 1997 to 2011

Dental information / charting is available and entered
DNA Samples submitted - Tests not complete

Exclusions
The following people have been ruled out as being this decedent:
Erika Brown - Pennsylvania
Courtney Ross - Pennsylvania

 

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S Harmony St, Philadelphia, PA

 

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1234 S Harmony St, Philadelphia

Gray's Ferry is not a good section of Philadelphia. I understand that a renewal process is happening, but there is a long way to go.

 

[Akoya]

These old row homes actually have more space than it appears. The home where Jane Doe was found sold for $20,000.00 in 2012. Once the house is completed and if the neighborhood continues to improve, motivated buyers can make a good profit. With improvements made at this point, the house is now valued at $99,769.

3 bed, 1 bath, 982 sq. ft. townhouse located at 1234 S HARMONY St, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146 sold for $20000 on Jan 18, 2012. MLS# 5977563.

https://www.redfin.com › Pennsylvania › Philadelphia › Grays Ferry

 

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http://www.missinginamerica.us/apps...332-philadelphia-county-pennsylvania-jane-doe

MISSING IN AMERICA

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Jane Doe

ME/C Case Number: 12-3082

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

15 to 30 year old Black/African American Female

Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

Probable year of death 1997 to 2011

Estimated postmortem interval 14 Years

UNidentified bones discovered during renovations of the property at 1234 S. Harmony St.

 

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

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Case Report - NamUs UP # 10773
Case Information
Status Unidentified
Case number 12-3082
Date found July 30, 2012 08:00
Date created November 17, 2012 12:59
Date last modified October 07, 2016 15:50
Investigating agency
date QA reviewed

Local Contact (ME/C or Other)
Agency Philadelphia Cnty Med Exmnrs Ofc
Phone 215-685-7458
Case Manager
Name Seth Ditizio
Phone 215-685-7445

Demographics
Estimated age Late Teen/Young Adult
Minimum age 15 years
Maximum age 30 years
Race Black/African American
Ethnicity
Sex Female
Weight (pounds) , Cannot Estimate
Height (inches) 66, Estimated
Body Parts Inventory (Check all that apply)

Torso not recovered
One or more limbs not recovered
One or both hands not recovered
Body conditions
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Probable year of death 1997 to 2011
Estimated postmortem interval 14 Years

Circumstances
Location Found
GPS coordinates
Address 1 1234 S. Harmony St.
Address 2
City Philadelphia
State Pennsylvania
Zip code 19104
County Philadelphia
Circumstances
UNidentified bones discovered during renovations of the property at 1234 S. Harmony St.

Physical
Hair color Unknown or Completely Bald

Left eye color Unknown or Missing
Right eye color Unknown or Missing

Fingerprints
Status: Fingerprint information is currently not available

Clothing and Accessories
No clothing or accessories

Dental
Status: Dental information / charting is available and entered

DNA
Status: Samples submitted - Tests not complete

 

[Akoya]

According to NAMUS, the torso and some limbs are missing. It's possible the missing skeletal parts were dragged away by an animal. Gray's Ferry is a section of south Philadelphia, along the Schuylkill River. The homes have deteriorated and many of them are Section 8 Housing.

This is a typical Grays Ferry backyard. She was probably left under years of trash and clutter.

 

[Akoya]

Many years ago, Grays Ferry was once an enclave for Irish immigrants. Housing renovations have now begun by young professionals. The University of Pennsylvania has been building in the area as their campus expands southward. Eventually this neighborhood will look very different.