TX WIZARD WELLS JANE DOE: WF, 23-29, found in wooded area in Wizard Wells, TX - 1 Dec 1984 - Healed spinal trauma *ROBERTA MUMMA*

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83UFTX - Unidentified Female​

Reconstructions of the decedent by Karen T. Taylor,

Date of Discovery: December 1, 1984
Location of Discovery: Wizard Wells, Jack County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 3 or more months prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 23-29 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'5"
Weight: Unknown, possibly slender
Hair Color: Auburn to blond
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Evidence of healed trauma to her spine; she may have had problems with her feet during her lifetime.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available. Composite fillings that dentists only have used since 1978 and 1979.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Pending.

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Bra and panties.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery​

The remains of the decedent were located in a wooded area in Wizard Wells, Texas.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Jack County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 940-567-2161
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 854-1201

Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: U8707003

NCIC Case Number: U155844762
NamUs Case Number: 4511

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
TXDPS
Texas Rangers' Evidential Art & Facial Identification

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.

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#JaneDoe was located in a wooded area in Wizard Wells, #Texas on December 1, 1984.

Estimated Age: 23-29 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'2" to 5'5" Weight: Unknown, possibly slender Hair Color: Auburn to blond

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Removed from NamUs. Still listed with Doe Network and Texas DPS.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Request Rejected

July 24, 2024

Wizard Wells, TX – The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers have identified the victim of a homicide that occurred near Wizard Wells, Texas, in 1984 as Roberta Mumma. Roberta Mumma’s skeletal remains were discovered in a remote area in Jack County over 35 years ago, and her identity remained a mystery until now.

The victim was identified as Roberta Mumma, who was 25 years old at the time of her death. Roberta Mumma was identified using advanced forensic techniques and DNA analysis. The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are actively investigating this cold case and seeking justice for Roberta Mumma. Roberta Mumma’s last known location before the discovery of her remains was in Tennessee.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about Roberta Mumma or the circumstances surrounding her death to come forward. The smallest detail could be crucial in solving this case and bringing closure to Roberta Mumma’s loved ones.

The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are committed to pursuing justice for Roberta Mumma and ensuring those responsible for her death are held accountable.

For more information or to provide tips, please contact the Jack County Sheriff’s Office at 940-567-2161 or chauger@jackcounty.texas.gov.

 

[Kimster]

Since they have a progression photo, I’m going to assume they’ve been looking for her. I wonder how she ended up in Texas?

 

[ima.grandma]

Texas law enforcement seeking Colorado’s help in 1984 cold case murder​

Published: Sep. 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM CDTUpdated: 7 minutes ago
DENVER (KKTV) - Texas law enforcement is seeking Colorado’s help in a 1984 cold case murder.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said Texas Rangers and the Jack County Sheriff’s Office have identified the victim of a homicide in 1984 near Wizard Wells, Texas, as Roberta “Berta” Mumma.

CBI said Mumma’s remains were found in a remote area of Jack County, and her identity had been unknown until 2024. They said that with the help of advanced forensic techniques and DNA analysis, Mumma was finally identified.

According to the CBI, Mumma was 25 years old when she died.

Investigators believe that Mumma could have spent time in Colorado, specifically Boulder or Denver, and Texas Rangers now want to speak with anyone who may have known her.

Investigators have provided a yearbook photograph of Mumma as well as an age progression photo. Viewers are asked to remember hairstyles, lengths, colors and complexion in the age progression photo could look different. Photos are provided below.

LEFT: Actual yearbook photograph of Roberta “Berta” Mumma; RIGHT: Age progression photo of Roberta “Berta” Mumma(Colorado Bureau of Investigation)

If you have any information about Mumma or her death, you are urged to contact Texas Ranger Michael Schraub at 940-549-0549 or by email at michael.schraub@dps.texas.gov. Tipsters can also reach out to the Jack County Sheriff’s Office at 940-567-2161 or chauger@jackcounty.texas.gov.

Texas law enforcement seeking Colorado’s help in 1984 cold case murder

Texas law enforcement is seeking Colorado’s help in a 1984 cold case murder.

www.kktv.com

 

[ima.grandma]

September 19, 2025 – CBI – Wizard Wells, TX – The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers identified the victim of a homicide which occurred near Wizard Wells, Texas, in 1984 as Roberta “Berta” Mumma. Roberta “Berta” Mumma’s skeletal remains were discovered in a remote area in Jack County over 40 years ago, and her identity remained a mystery until 2024. Roberta “Berta” Mumma was identified using advanced forensic techniques and DNA analysis.

The victim, identified as Roberta “Berta” Mumma, was 25 years old at the time of her death. The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are actively investigating this cold case and seeking justice for Roberta “Berta” Mumma. Roberta “Berta” Mumma’s may have been in Colorado specifically Denver and Boulder. The Texas Rangers want to speak with anyone who knew Roberta “Berta” Mumma when she was in Colorado, Tennessee or Texas.

Furthermore, authorities urge anyone with information about Roberta “Berta” Mumma or the circumstances surrounding her death to come forward. The smallest detail could be crucial in solving this case and bringing closure to Roberta “Berta” Mumma’s loved ones.

The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are committed to pursuing justice for Roberta “Berta” Mumma and ensuring those responsible for her death are held accountable.

For more information or to provide tips, please contact Texas Ranger Michael Schraub at 940-549-0549michael.schraub@dps.texas.gov(opens in new window) or Jack County Sheriffs Office at 940-567-2161 or chauger@jackcounty.texas.gov(opens in new window)

Texas Law Enforcement seeks Colorado help in 1984 Cold Case Murder | Colorado Bureau of Investigation

September 19, 2025 – CBI – Wizard Wells, TX – The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers identified the victim of a homicide which occurred near Wizard Wells, Texas, in 1984 as Roberta “Berta” Mumma. Roberta “Berta” Mumma’s skeletal remains were discovered in a remote area in Jack County...

cbi.colorado.gov