AZ STANFIELD JANE DOE: WF, 21-35, found in desert area along I-8 in Stanfield, AZ - 7 Jan 1987 - Fringed Harley Davidson jacket *CATHERINE NEELY*

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1130UFAZ - Unidentified Female​

Sketch of the victim

Date of Discovery: January 7, 1987
Location of Discovery: Stanfield, Pinal County, Arizona
Estimated Date of Death: Months prior
State of Remains: Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 21-35 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'6", measured
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Light brown, blonde, strawberry blonde; 15-16 cm long
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Facial freckles or pockmarks; right ear appears to have been pierced twice, left ear cannot be evaluated.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available; X-rays and photographs available; maxillary and mandibular incisors exhibit anterior wear. Enamel hypoplasia on #2, #3, #14 - 21, #29 - 32. O - peg shaped. Amalgam restorations: #2 - DO; #3 - O, OL; #4 - O; #13 - O; #14 - OL; #15 - O; #19 - O; #20 - MOD; #30 - O; #32 - OF.
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Unavailable

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Harley Davidson black leather jacket with fringes (size 34), gray and red sweatshirt, Glory Days blue denim pants with a zipper (size 7-8), black underwear, white socks, and black shoes.
Jewelry: Harley Davidson earrings, red and gold white metal ring with a silver and turquoise stone in the shape of an eagle on right index finger, white metal ring in the shape of a belt loop on left ring finger, yellow metal bracelet with six red and blue stars on left wrist, necklace bearing a charm with a tan oval stone, and necklace bearing a unicorn charm.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery​

The victim's decomposing remains were found along the roadside of I-8, south of the eastbound lane. The desert area is in the vicinity of Standfield, Arizona.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson, Forensic Anthropologist
Agency Phone Number: 520-724-8600
Agency E-Mail: medicalexaminers(at)pinal.gov
Agency Case Number: ML87-0036

Agency Name: Pinal Count Sheriff's Offic
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 520-866-5111
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 87-0218

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 7193
Former Hot Case Number: 2252

Information Source(s)​

NamUs

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 found in the desert area along I-8 in Stanfield, #ARIZONA on 7 Jan 1987 wearing a fringed Harley Davidson jacket

Estimated Age: 21-35 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'6", measured Weight: Unknown Hair Color: Light brown, blonde, strawberry blonde

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[Kimster]

Moved to discussion area by request.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

https://www.doenetwork.org/closed/articles/1130UFAZ_article.pdf

Pinal County Arizona Jane Doe 1987 Identity Confirmed
DNAhawkshaw Genetic Genealogy, in collaboration with multiple agency partners, announces the confirmation of the identity of Pinal County Arizona Jane Doe 1987 as Catherine Neely.

On January 7th, 1987, Ms. Neely’s remains were discovered in a roadside desert area near Stanfield, Arizona. Although a facial sketch was created and her DNA was entered into CODIS, her identity remained unknown for almost 40 years.

In June 2024, DNAhawkshaw Genetic Genealogy, in collaboration with the agency partners listed below, raised funds to conduct laboratory testing on available biological samples. These samples were sent to Intermountain Forensics for the development of a SNP DNA profile. The completed profile was then uploaded to GEDmatch Pro and DNA Justice, where a dedicated team of skilled analysts from the partner agencies identified Ms. Neely as a potential candidate. Her identity was recently confirmed.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ms. Neely’s family and friends. We hope that this identification brings them much-needed answers and some measure of comfort during this challenging time.