All articles tagged with #unidentified woman
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
The remains of 'Oak Grove Jane Doe,' found in Oregon in 1946 and never identified, were exhumed for advanced forensic testing in an effort to finally discover her identity after nearly 80 years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A decapitated woman found in a California vineyard in 2011 has been identified as Ada Beth Kaplan, 13 years after her body was discovered. The body, found without a head or thumbs and posed, had remained unidentified despite previous efforts. DNA testing and genealogy work by the Kern County Coroner’s Office and the DNA Doe Project led to the identification of Kaplan, whose family had not filed a missing person report for her. The cause of death remains undetermined, and no suspects have been arrested in connection with the homicide.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV
The body of an unidentified Caucasian woman, believed to be 30 or older, was found dumped on the side of a road in Old Mill Creek, Illinois. The Lake County Sheriff's Office is conducting a homicide investigation and is seeking information to identify the victim and find the offender responsible. The woman's body was partially covered by a garbage bag, and preliminary observations indicate trauma to her face. The cause of death is still unknown, and there are no specific markings or tattoos to aid in identification.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather
The Des Moines Police Department has identified the body found in the Chautauqua Park neighborhood as Lishala Patterson, a 58-year-old woman from Des Moines. There were no apparent signs of criminal activity contributing to her death, and the cause and manner of her death are still pending as the investigation remains open.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WXII12 Winston-Salem
Deputies with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman whose body was found in Jordan Lake. The body was discovered by a boater near the Farrington Point Boat Ramp, and authorities believe her death was not accidental or self-inflicted. The woman is described as having Hispanic, Latin American, or Middle Eastern heritage, standing approximately 5-feet tall and weighing around 175 pounds. The Sheriff's Office has released a forensic sketch of the victim and images of a pearl earring found near the body. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTVD-TV
Investigators in Chatham County, North Carolina, have released a forensic sketch of an unidentified woman found dead in Jordan Lake. The woman's death is believed to be a result of foul play, and authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying her. Described as possibly having Hispanic, Latin American, or Middle Eastern heritage, the woman was approximately 5 feet tall, weighed around 175 pounds, and was found wearing blue jeans, a gray shirt, and a pearl necklace. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact them.