List of unidentified murder victims in the United States
Unidentified [...] victims in the United States belong to a group of unidentified decedents who currently exist in the world. Due to lack of evidence as well as personal identification, such as a driver's licence, occasionally a [...] victim will not be identified. Other situations include the fact that the remains may have deteriorated to the point where the body would not be easily recognized. In some cases, the FACES of the victims are reconstructed to show what they had looked like during their lives, in effort to identify them, as mortuary photographs do not usually represent what the decedent looked like, due to decomposition or traumatic injuries. Their faces can be reconstructed with a three-dimensional model or by 2D, which includes sketches or facial composites. These victims are often referred to the generic names John or Jane Doe, as their true identities have not been discovered. Several victims are not identified for several years or even decades after their deaths, one case being that of Tammy Vincent, who died in 1979 and was identified in 2007. Around forty-thousand decedents still remain unidentified in this country.
List
Alaska
"One-Eyed Jack"
On 20 August 1979, the skeletal remains of a man were found in Tok, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. Apparently, in 1978, the victim hitchhiked with a man to the state and was then murdered by his companion. Because the mandible from the skull was never recovered, his face could only be partially reconstructed. The man's left eye was missing, so he wore a leather eye patch, which may play a role in his future identification. He wore his long brown hair with a headband. The man was six feet tall, 185 pounds and was below forty years old when he died.
"Eklutna Annie"
The body of a young woman was discovered on 21 July 1980 in Anchorage, Alaska. Serial killer Robert Hansen admitted to murdering her, claiming she was a prostitute or a dancer whom he stabbed in the back as she attempted to escape from his vehicle. This is the wound believed to have ultimately killed her. The victim was either in her late teens or early twenties.
"Horseshoe Harriet"
The remains of this victim, also known as Jane Doe #3, was discovered on 25 April 1984 (although her grave reads 24 April) near Horseshoe Lake in Palmer, Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska. Like Eklutna Annie, this female is suspected to be a victim of Robert Hansen. Her body was exhumed in 2014 for reexamination, DNA testing and to create a facial composite, if necessary. She was likely in her late teens when she was murdered. Her facial reconstruction will be released around March 2015 if she is not identified, as her DNA is currently being processed at the University of Texas. With her remains, a scarf, coat, bra, tennis shoes, a sweater, jeans, socks, a nylon and leg warmers were found. Additional items found with the body were cigarettes, a comb, compact and condoms, indicating she was a prostitute. Horseshoe Harriet was between five feet two inches and five feet six inches tall when she was alive. The girl was stabbed and shot.
Arizona
"Valentine Sally"
The face-down body of a white female, aged seventeen to twenty-four was discovered under a tree in Williams, Coconino County, Arizona around two weeks after she died. Because the remains were located on Valentine's Day, the victim was nicknamed "Valentine Sally." The victim was approximately five feet five inches tall and weighed 120 pounds and had strawberry blond hair, which was straight and around ten inches long, and blue eyes. The victim, who was killed by either suffocation or strangulation, wore Seasons brand jeans with a handkerchief and an earring in her left ear. It is unknown if her right was pierced, as the right ear was not recovered. A distinct white sweater with thin red stripes and a bra were found near the remains, which may have belonged to the victim. It is possible that the victim was seen at a truck stop in Ash Fork, Arizona in early February of the same year. Valentine Sally appeared to have an incomplete root canal one one of her molar, which may have caused an infection that she suffered from. Distinct marks on the body were a scar on her right thigh and on her left foot. In 1984, the girl was misidentified as a runaway, who was later located alive in 1986. Because of decomposition and scavenging animals, her fingerprints could not be obtained, although her DNA and dental charts were.
Yuma County Jane Doe
On 9 October 1999, in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona the body of a white female between fifteen and twenty-two was discovered within hours after her death. She was shot in the face with a shotgun, which left her unrecognizable. She had waist-length brown hair with reddish highlights, which was divided into two braids. The victim wore two stud earrings per ear, a white shirt containing two butterfly designs, green sweatpants and black shoes. Two necklace pendants that she wore read "Our Lady of Mt. Carmel" and "Pray For Us," on the outside, where the other had a half moon design. The victim also had a tattoo near her ankle, which read "Angel Baby." The first word had been completely finished and the second was stenciled. A scar was visible on the waist, although the victim's appendix had not been removed. The scar could have been due to a surgery that removed her right ovary, which was missing from the body. It is possible that she may have been from Mexico and murdered in the United States, according to some evidence.
Arkansas
Mississippi County Does
A man and woman who were both shot and left fifteen miles apart in 1978. The female was found in Mississippi County, Arkansas, where the male was discovered in Missouri.
Union County Jane Doe
A woman between 17 and 21 died on 10 July 1991 in El Dorado, Arkansas. The decedent used multiple names, including Cheryl Ann Wick (which she used from a stolen identification card), Kelly Carr and Shannon Wiley. She was known to have lived in various states prior to her death, including Texas, where she apparently worked as a prostitute. Other reports explain she had been arrested in the past, using several of her aliases and had possibly been involved in a bank robbery on the East Coast. She had been shot by her boyfriend who was convicted of the [...] but she remains unidentified.
Benton County John Doe
The decomposed remains of a man were discovered in the Beaver Lake in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas on 16 October 1996. His body was concealed in a sleeping bag which had floated to the surface, possibly after breaking loose from what may have been weighing it down. He was a white man between thirty and sixty, standing at five feet nine inches to five feet eleven inches with a case of myositis ossificans on one of his arms. He may have been subjected to heavy labor in life, possibly being a logger or a weight lifter. His teeth had been stained, perhaps from CoFFEE or tobacco use. He had at least one tooth removed along having with one filling; his front teeth showed a large amount of wear. He had suffered a blow to the forehead with a blunt instrument, dying in as early as 1995. Along with the sleeping bag, two pillows were found that belonged to a medical center and the deteriorated remnants of boxer shorts and one sock were worn by the man.
Pulaski County John Doe
On 6 November 1999, the skull of a thirty to fifty year old Native American or Asian man was discovered in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. He had been shot in the head and had dental fillings in his teeth. In 2007, the rest of his remains were located, along with some clothing. He wore a two shirts, one appearing to be thermal. Blue pants and a blue jacket were also found, along with a revolver. He was dead for up to six years before he was found.
Pulaski County Jane Doe
The skeleton of a black woman between eighteen and forty was discovered in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas on 18 August 2002. She had been shot in the head and was hidden underneath a pile of insulation. She wore several articles of clothing, some which were designed for men. Several pennies and a dollar bill were found in the pockets of her shirt and windbreaker pants. Her nose had been broken and her septum was reportedly slanted to the left side. Multiple ribs had previously healed from fractures.
California
Colorado
El Paso County John Doe
The skeleton of a man was found on 3 November 1986, a year or less after death in El Paso County, Colorado. The five feet five, 35 to 40-year-old was shot and also had blunt-force trauma to the face. The remains were located in a field, having brown hair and wearing a blue-green sweatshirt along with a pair of jeans.
Connecticut
New Haven County Jane Doe
On 16 August 1975, the body of a white female between eighteen and twenty-eight was discovered in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. The victim was bound and gagged, wearing no clothing, floating in a drainage ditch behind a building. The woman was killed by strangulation, at least five days prior to the discovery, although her face was recognizable. Antennae wires were visible around her neck, waist and legs and she was then wrapped in a tarp, which was secured with an electrical cord. It is believed that she was not killed at the location where her body was discovered. The victim was around five feet six inches and weighed 125 pounds, with dark brown hair and hazel or brown eyes. She may have had a rhinoplasty, which is a cosmetic surgery to reshape a person's nose. This May Be a contributing factor for her to remain unidentified, as those who knew her in life before the possible surgery would be less likely to recognize the composite. She may also have had braces at one point in her life and had both ears pierced; she wore silver-colored earrings. No evidence of her [...] was left behind, except for white spots of paint on the tarp. Her [...] could possibly be linked to that of a man who was murdered and disposed of in a similar manner, as well as serial killings in the area. She is buried in an unmarked grave in the State Street Cemetery in Hamden, Connecticut.
Delaware
New Castle County Jane Doe
A possible victim of Henry Lee Lucas, a middle aged woman's remains were found in a field in Townsend, New Castle County, Delaware, Delaware on 27 June 1977. Examination of the bones concluded that she was the mother of approximately two children and had various dental problems, as well as a spinal condition, at the age of 35 to 50. Her dental problems may have been due to smoking, as a large amount of tar was found in her mouth, which also had a removable plate and many fillings. Despite the various types of dental work, the quality of the procedures was fairly low quality. One of the bones of one of her right fingers was broken, possibly from self-defense from her killer. She may have been native to Michigan, which has led investigators to believe that Lucas had been involved, as he had given statements in prison describing a similar crime scene as well as claiming he had murdered a Michigan woman in the same area.
Odessa Jane Doe
The skeleton of a woman aged twenty to thirty-five (although she may have been up to forty-five) was found on 25 November 1993 in Odessa, New Castle County, Delaware, Delaware. The body had been left in the William J. Baxter Memorial Park, approximately three months before it was found. The woman had very healthy teeth that showed no signs of staining, although there was evidence of some crowding at the back of her mouth. She was approximately five feet one to five feet two inches tall, but because of the state of the remains, the weight was not possible to estimate. Her hair was a dark brown, but the color of hair in other regions are unknown. After examining the pelvis, it was concluded that she may have given birth at one time. The cause of her death was not apparent, but is believed to have been foul play. Most of the bones from the digits of her hands and feet were not found, along with two other types bones. No clothing was found at the site and thirteen people have been excluded as possibly identities of the victim. Apart from the image shown, four different reconstructions exist.
Florida
Georgia
Fulton County Jane Doe
On 13 January 1988 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, a woman between thirty and forty was discovered alive, after suffering an injury to the head, which was believed to have been committed by another person within hours of her discovery. She lived for five additional days until she died at a local hospital. She had the word "Jesus" tattooed to her right hand. She was between five feet and five feet two inches and weighed 105 pounds. The victim had strawberry blond hair that was nearly one foot long and green eyes. Three scars were found on her abdomen, possibly from surgery and another was found on her right arm. She had received some dental care, as gold crowns were found on two of her molars. The woman wore a brown coat, thermal underwear, panties, a gray vest, jeans, pajamas and tennis shoes. Along with these, she wore a watch.
Jenkins County Jane Doe
A teenage female of Asian or mixed Caucasian and Asian descent was discovered in a dumpster on 14 February 1988 in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia. The body was concealed by plastic, which was then duct taped and placed inside of a duffel bag. The victim died from asphyxiation and was not discovered until four to seven days afterwards. Examiners concluded she was between five feet five and five feet six inches; she weighed between 135 and 140 pounds and had long and brown hair. She had her left wisdom teeth missing as well as crooked teeth, but they were apparently well-cared for. One of her molars was removed not long before she was murdered. Her age range was determined to have been from sixteen to twenty-five. Along with her body, some bedding material was also found.
Rising Fawn Jane Doe
A Caucasian girl (also known as Pamela Doe) between 16 and 25 was discovered in Rising Fawn, Dade County, Georgia, on 16 December 1988, near the state border. The victim was around five feet seven inches, weighing between 120 to 125 pounds. Her hair was reddish with frosted ends, and she had dark eyes. She had been both strangled and sexually abused. The clothing the victim wore included a large dark blue pullover shirt, jeans and black shoes. She wore two pieces of jewelry, a gold necklace and a ring on her left hand. She may have been a runaway or a hitchhiker.
Ware County Jane Doe
An African-American girl, also known as Christmas Doe, was approximately three years old when was discovered on 21 December 1988 in Waycross, Ware County, Georgia. The body had been wrapped in a blanket, placed in a suitcase that was filled with cement and hidden inside a television console. She had died approximately one to two months previously and was badly decomposed, which resulted in an unsuccessful autopsy. She wore bows in her hair and a knitted shirt decorated with a horse. Authorities believe she was not native to Georgia.
Idaho
Snake River John Doe
The body of a white male was discovered in the Snake River, near Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho on 26 July 1982, after his death, which was two to three weeks prior. The Doe Network gives a longer estimated time of death to have been as early as January 1982. He was killed by two gunshots from a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson gun, which was not built since 1967. The wounds were to both the neck and shoulder of the man, who was between eighteen and twenty, although the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System reports that his age was not possible to estimate, increasing his age range to ninety-nine years old. The Nez Perce County SHERIFF department also gives conflicting information, describing him to be as young as thirteen to twenty. Despite that he may have been deceased for seven months, a scar was found on one of his ankles. However, no tattoos, jewelry or distinct birthmarks could be found. He was believed to be white, but may have been Hispanic, as his hair, which was several inches long, was black or red. His height and weight were estimated to be five feet eleven inches and 145 to 160 pounds, respectively. No dental care was observable in his mouth, but his teeth had been excellently cared for and he had no cavities. The young man wore jeans, blue, red and white striped swimwear in an American flag design and a white sock with the same colors. His case was recently reopened by police, in 2012.
Illinois
John Wayne Gacy victims
Seven young males out of thirty-three known victims who were murdered in the 1970s by serial killer John Wayne Gacy remain unidentified. Their skeletalized bodies were discovered buried upon Gacy's property between December 26, 1978, and March 9, 1979. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, in most instances, the causes of death could not be discovered. Five of these unidentified victims are all estimated to have been aged between their mid teens to their early twenties.
Wayne Fitzgerald State Park Jane Doe
On 27 January 1993, the severed head of a woman, aged thirty to fifty was discovered in the Wayne Fitzgerald State Park in Ina, Jefferson County, Illinois. The woman's head may have been thrown from a vehicle, as it was seen hanging in the brush, near a road. Because no other parts of her body were found, the height and weight were impossible to determine. Examination of the skull suggested she suffered from wry neck syndrome, which would have caused her head to be in an awkward position when she was alive. This deformity may have been caused from previous trauma, possibly from a car accident. Her hair was a reddish brown color.
Indiana
Floyd County John Doe
On Christmas Day, 1977, a black man's body was found in a culvert. He was shot in the head and was believed to have died a day before his discovery. The man was estimated to be between eighteen and twenty-five and was six feet tall with a weight of 155 to 175 pounds. The victim wore a knit cap, a jacket with the letters "E" and "D" on the front pocket, embroidered with red string. He also wore a black shirt, a blue sweatshirt, bluish pants and white tennis shoes. Several of his teeth were also missing. The possibility of his identification is slim, as his dental records, fingerprints and DNA were never taken.
Newton County John Does
Two young men of different races were found on 18 October 1983 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana. They were victims of Larry Eyler.
Jasper County John Doe
A man in his early twenties was discovered in Jasper County, Indiana. He had long red hair with a slight build. He carried a lighter with an undisclosed female name written on it and was wearing jeans and a gray sweatshirt. Like the Newton County John Does, he was found in October 1983 and their killer, Larry Eyler, confessed to [...] him as well. Unlike the other victims, he was buried in a grave after money was raised to inter his body.
Lake County Jane Doe
A day after her [...], the burned body of a black or biracial female was discovered inside of an abandoned garage on 26 February 2007 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana. The girl, estimated to be between sixteen and twenty-five was beaten and suffocated or strangled and was set on fire after she died. She was of petite stature, being five feet four to six inches tall and weighing 102 pounds. The victim had distinct scars on her face and several other areas on her body, which may have been inflicted at different times, as they were in different stages of healing, which had all happened before her [...]. Her ears were also pierced, twice on the left and once on the right. Her brown or black hair was pulled back into cornrows. Due to the condition of her body, her eye color and clothing, except for pink underwear, could not be obtained. It was also reported that her DNA information was also unobtainable, but a 2014 news report states that it is in fact, on file.
Kentucky
Barren County Doe
On 8 August 1989, a blue suitcase containing the skeleton of a toddler was discovered near the Barren River Lake, Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky. The victim was estimated to have been between two and three years old and its [...] was not possible to determine, though some believe that the child was female. The victim, who may have been biracial, had been deceased for one to six months and the case was ruled as a [...]. After it was made public that the body was found, a person who was apparently an attorney requested to police that their client, a woman, would not be charged if she submitted information that she knew AbOUT the child. After three calls, the person was never heard from again.
Louisiana
Rapides Parish Jane Doe
On 5 November 1980, the partial skeleton of a young white female was found by a hunter in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The victim, aged fifteen to nineteen, was approximately five feet to five feet five inches tall, with a weight the could not be estimated. She had received dental care, as some fillings were found in the teeth of the skull. The skeleton of a dog was also found near the Jane Doe, but it is not possible to confirm if it belonged to her. A pair of gray, cotton wool socks were the only clothing found at the scene. Shoulder-length brown hair was also found near the body, which was presumed to be the victim's. Her remains may have been at the location from two months to two and a half years and one or both of her hands and limbs were never found. Her cause of death has never been determined.
Slidell Jane Doe
On 19 June 1986, the body of a white female between twenty and thirty was found in Slidell, Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in Lake Pontchartrain. She had been murdered an around one to two days prior to the discovery, but had already started to decompose. The cause of her death was by asphyxia as well as stabbing, as wounds were visible on her face. Her hair was either a light brown or red, which was shoulder length. She also had freckles and breast implants. She was of petite stature, standing at five feet two to four inches and weighed an estimated 126 pounds. Her body was [...] with a plastic bag had been placed over her head and a weight was tied to her neck to ensure her remains would not surface. It is believed that she had been married, as her left ring finger showed that a ring had been worn at one time, but had been removed recently, likely by the killer. She was also three months pregnant. After her autopsy, examiners concluded that the victim may have been in a vehicle accident prior to her [...], as evidence on her hips showed signs of healed fractures. It was also possible that a rhinoplasty was preformed on her nose, which may have been due to the same reason. Scars were also found on her abdomen, her knee and one wrist. Her teeth were excellently cared for, although some were possibly congenitally missing and all of her wisdom teeth had been removed.
Beauregard Parish John Doe
The body of an African-American man was found on 4 January 1993 in Bancroft, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Examiners believe he had been killed within three to four weeks before, as the state of decomposition was severe in some areas of the body, resulting in partial skeletonization. His remains were disposed of in the woods, located in proximity to Highway 389; he wore tan shoes, blue jeans, had short hair and very healthy teeth and had broken his nose once in his life. He had been shot in the head twice, dying at an age between 25 and 40.
Maryland
Baltimore County Jane Doe
On 12 September 1976, a 15 to 25-year-old female was found underneath a sheet, strangled and raped, a day after she was murdered. She weighed 159 pounds and was five feet six to five feet eight inches tall. With the body, a blue bead tied to a rawhide string, two keys, a safety pin and a bag for grass seeds. Two bandannas were found, one was over her face, the other was tied behind her head with other articles of clothing. Additionally, the hands were bound behind her back. A poorly tattooed pair of letters, possibly initials, were found on her left arm.
"Cheerleader in the Trunk"
On 24 August 1982, a young woman's remains was discovered inside of a footlocker in Frederick, Maryland, by hikers. She is estimated to have died earlier in 1982, as the body was skeletonized. She had dark hair and stood between five feet two inches and five feet six inches tall. Evidence on her bones indicated that she may have been a gymnast or dance performer when she was alive. She also had extensive dental work on her teeth. Between the 1980s and 2012, three composites were created. Many leads have surfaced, including ten missing persons that have been ruled out in the case.
"Oscar"
Construction workers discovered the decomposed body of a man on 23 April 1985 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The body, discovered in a metal trash bin was a white male between eighteen and thirty years old, of slim build and five feet eight to five feet eleven inches tall. He weighed likely between 155 to 162 pounds with a slim build and had light brown hair. With the victim, a comb, keys, nail clippers, coins and three sheets of paper. He wore a wool sweater, which was blue and black, beige slacks and black, laced leather shoes. He was dead for up to five months before his remains were found.
Frederick County Jane Doe
The corpse of a 16 to 25-year-old woman, also known as Maryland's Unknown Child, was found on 31 July 1991, also from Frederick County, Maryland, near a truck stop. The remains were badly decomposed to the point where the cause of death was not able to be determined. She was located underneath an overpass, which suggests being disposed of after a [...]. The victim was between five feet and five feet two inches tall, weighing 110-120 pounds. The hair was described to be dark and wavy and a tooth protruded from her upper set of teeth. A tank top and several pieces of jewelry were found on her arms, hands, neck and ankle. A silver and gold colored wristwatch was also worn by the girl. Four reconstructions were created, varying strongly from each other. It was reported that a man convicted of the [...] of a woman native to Ohio in Tennessee, who was a trucker, may have been involved. At his house, authorities discovered shoes and underwear, two types of clothing that the Frederick County Jane Doe was not wearing.
Prince George's County John Doe
On 30 January 2007, a young African-American man's body was located in Seat Pleasant, Prince George's County, Maryland. His hair was cut short and he was five feet ten inches and weighed 160 pounds. He wore several layers of clothing: a red sweatshirt with the words "Washington DC" in blue, a dark thermal shirt, a long-sleeved shirt with several colors, a red stocking-style hat, black Air Jordan tennis shoes, a scarf, gloves and two pairs of jeans. He had his left ear pierced and scars were found on his knees and one was found on his abdomen. He had been beaten to death hours prior to his discovery and was between the ten year span of seventeen to twenty-seven.
Massachusetts
Lady of the Dunes
A woman found in Provincetown in 1974. She was killed by trauma to the head, and the killer had made several attempts to PReVENT her identification. Although Hadden Clark confessed to the [...], many believe it to be false. Former FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted Whitey Bulger may have a connection to the case.
Popes Island Jane Doe
In New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, the body of a woman between thirty and forty-five was recovered from the Popes Island marina on 30 October 1996. The victim was placed in two garbage bags and then wrapped in a white and teal-colored blanket. She suffered a blow to the head and was shot twelve times before her body was discovered. By examining the condition of her body, she had been deceased for less than two days and had been in the water for less that a day. She was five feet two inches tall and around 127 pounds, with naturally light brown hair (which was dyed strawberry blond) and had brown eyes. She wore a yellow shirt, a white pullover with rectangular shapes and high heeled boots. It is speculated that the was from Belarus, as she wore a gold ring with a green that likely came from the country and she had dental work believed to have been performed outside of the country. However, one root canal had been done inside of the United States. The woman did not shave under her arms or her legs, also indicating she was European. Because of the lack of identification and fingerprint matches, she may have come to America illegally.
Norfolk County Jane Doe
The skeletonized skull and torso of a possibly biracial African-American female was discovered on 8 August 2004 in Plainville, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The cause of death was not apparent, but the decedent was wrapped in a blanket and buried in a shallow grave near a truck stop, three to ten years before. She stood between four feet nine and five feet three inches and was between 25 and 35.
Barnstable County John Doe
The torso of an African-American man was found on a beach in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts with its head and four limbs missing on 4 June 2004. It is believed that the man was around six feet tall and weighed between 220 and 230 pounds. His body was found on the beach wrapped in a blue tarp and attached to a moving dolly. A surgical scar was also present, but it was unrelated to the [...]. Another identifying feature was a T-shirt for a Rhode Island pipe distribution company, although the quantity of the shirts handed out each year prevented easy identification.
Michigan
"Jack in the Box"
In the afternoon of 8 May 2002, the burned body of a white or Hispanic man was discovered in a wooded area of a blueberry field in Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan. The man was killed by blunt force trauma and was then set on fire after being transported to the area. He had extensive dental work, including a partial dental plate, crowns and restorations. However, they had not been performed within a decade before he died. It is believed that he received such care in the southern United States or Mexico. His clothing included a shirt originating from southern California, boxer shorts and a watch. He was five feet six to five feet seven inches inches tall and was fairly healthy when he was alive. His remains were found in a footlocker that was then set on fire. A charred cushion, which was placed below the remains, was also found. Because of the size of the footlocker and the absence of disturbance to the surface of the earth, it is believed that more than one person was involved in disposing the corpse. Because it had rained the morning of the discovery, trace evidence at the scene was no longer available.
Wayne County Jane Doe (2005)
On 13 July 2005, the severely deteriorated body of a thirty-five to sixty-year-old woman was found [...] inside an abandoned building in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. The woman had extremely poor dentition, possibly due to [...] use. However, the nails on the toes and fingers were well cared for. She had short auburn and grey hair; standing at approximately five feet three inches. The skull was reconstructed twice, once with clay and the other by drawing.
Wayne County Jane Doe (2006)
An African-American woman of slender build, reported to be a prostitute, was discovered around a week after her death on 5 June 2006, being strangled and had also suffered trauma to the head. She was between 20 and 30 and had been left in a deserted building. The clothing she wore included a red T-shirt, a blue jacket decorated with flags and Nike shoes. One of the front teeth were missing; the oral care was not well performed. Shelley Brooks, a serial killer, confessed to [...] her and six other women and remains incarcerated for the rest of his life.
Wayne County Jane Doe (2009)
The partially mummified remains of a woman were located in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan on 26 March 2009 in an alley. The woman's cause of death is unknown, but she was found without clothing, which indicates [...]. The victim was between twenty-five and forty-five, standing around four feet eight inches tall. Because of the state of her body, her weight could not be estimated. The Jane Doe was deceased for approximately eight months. Judging by a wad of hair found at the scene indicates she may have been red or auburn when she was alive. Examining the woman's bones suggested that she had birthed one child at the minimum and had trauma to her back before she died, which likely caused her pain.
Minnesota
Washington County Jane Doe
In Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota, the severed head of an adult white woman was discovered on 12 June 1993, on the shore of Bone Lake. The woman had a short, dark hair, which may have been spiked when she was alive and she also had a short ponytail at the back of her head. The victim had brown eyes and likely wore earrings, as both of her ears were pierced three times. Soon after the head was discovered, a left foot was found in St. Paul, Minnesota, which was twenty miles away. Both cuts made to sever her head and foot had been made cleanly, possibly due to the killer having experience with butchering or hunting. Her remains may have been disposed of in the Mississippi river, as both locations where the parts were found are linked to the river. Medical examiners believe that the foot had belonged to the woman. The foot itself had fragments of red nail polish. Her age has been disputed, with some describing her to be as young as twenty. Others say she may have been as old as sixty-five.
Mississippi
Jackson County Jane Doe
In Escatawpa, Jackson County, Mississippi, the body of a healthy young toddler was discovered near the Escatawpa River on 5 December 1982. The victim was female, between one to two years, most likely around eighteen months old, with strawberry blond hair and may have had blue or brown eyes with twelve erupted teeth. She was around two feet six inches and weighed around twenty-five pounds. It is believed that the girl was seen with an adult female within two days before the body was located, walking above a bridge near the area. The woman, possibly the girl's mother, was walking between midnight and one o'clock in the morning two days prior, that was acting distressed but would not accept help from passing vehicles. An autopsy performed on the Jane Doe's body concluded that she had been alive when she entered the water, as evidence in her lungs indicated that she drowned, although someone had attempted to smother her before she entered the river. Originally, the police were looking for the body of an adult that was reported floating in the same river, but instead came across the child's remains. It is not known if the adult's corpse was found, but it is possible that it was that of the Jane Doe's mother, who was never located. The victim was buried on 8 December 2007 after the case went cold. The girl wore a pink and white checkered dress decorated with three flowers on its front, along with a diaper.
Montana
"Christy Crystal Creek"
On 9 September 1985, a young woman's skeleton, possibly of Japanese or mixed Asian and Caucasian race, was found with two .32 caliber bullets in the skull with no clothing at the scene in Missoula, Montana. Investigators believe she may have died between 1983 and earlier in 1985, at an age between 18 and 35. She stood between four feet ten and five feet two inches, weighing between 90 and 110 pounds. Examination indicated that she most likely had a history of smoking and had many fillings as well as two root canals. She also had a type of oral surgery which is distinct to Asia's dental techniques, involving the screwing of a dental post into the tooth. It is possible that serial killer and [...] Wayne Nance may be the killer. Due to his death in 1986, he was never tried or convicted of any [...]. Two other victims believed to be killed by Nance consisted of "Debbie Deer Creek" and "Betty Beavertail", later identified as Marcella Bachmann and Devonna Nelson, respectively, who were both runaways. Strong evidence indicates that Nance murdered Bachmann, as hair belonging to her was found at his house. He also may have committed the murders of two others prior to the Jane Doe discoveries, although evidence is not prominent. Nance was killed in 1986 after attempting to [...] a couple after breaking into their residence.
Nevada
"Sahara Sue"
A young female whose body was located in August 1979. She wore dentures at the young age of fifteen to twenty-five.
Arroyo Grande Jane Doe
On 5 October 1980, a white female between 14 and 25 was found with blunt trauma and stab wounds on her head and back, respectively. Examiners determined that the blade of the weapon used to stab the victim was around three inches long. Her unclothed body was found next to a road in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada. Her hair, being brown, red or strawberry blond, was shoulder-length and she stood around five feet two inches and weighed 103 to 110 pounds. She still had wisdom teeth as well as a gap visible between two teeth on her upper right set; she also wore earrings and painted her nails silver. Her eyes were green and a presumably amateur tattoo of an 'S' was on one of the arms. She was deceased likely a day before she was discovered. In 2003, her body was exhumed when authorities followed clues to a missing girl from California, who was eventually ruled out by DNA.
Washoe County Jane Doe
The body of a woman between twenty-five and thirty-five was found by hikers on 17 July 1982 in Sheep Flats, Washoe County, Nevada. The woman had been shot in the back of the head as she was bending over, possibly to tie her shoes. The bullet hole on her head was covered with men's underwear, hours before she was discovered. The victim wore a light yellow pair of tennis shoes, a sleeveless blue shirt, jeans with a blue bikini bottom in its pocket and a blue swimsuit underneath. After her autopsy, a vaccination scar was located on her left arm and another on the abdomen and one of her toenails had a large bruise underneath. Evidence from the style of dental work indicated that she may have lived in Europe at some point during life. The woman had hazel eyes, was around five feet five inches tall, weighed 112 pounds and had brown hair tied back in a bun. 227 people have been ruled out as possible identities of the victim.
Elko County Jane Doe
The [...] body of a female was discovered on 16 November 1993 around six days after the [...] occurred. She was between 20 and 35, being shot twice in the chest region and was beaten. She was five feet eight inches and 144 pounds with brown eyes and pierced ears, although the earrings were missing, possibly being taken by the killer. She also had painted her fingernails pink at one time. After examination, it was concluded that she had used both alcohol and [...] prior to her death, as well as possibly giving birth to a child in the past and had very healthy teeth. Isotope analysis showed her recent place of residence to the city of Afton, Wyoming. Tire tracks near the body indicated that the killer's vehicle was either a pickup truck or a van. The victim had a mole above her right ear and two scars on her lower right leg.
Clark County Jane Doe
On 23 January 2008, police received a letter with coordinates to a location in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada. At the scene, a red-haired woman's skull was discovered along with a red patterned skirt. No other remains have been found, which resulted in her weight and height impossible to estimate. The woman had red hair and was between 25 and 40. She had been deceased for six months.
New Hampshire
Bedford Jane Doe
On 6 October 1971, the body of a woman estimated to be 23 to 37 years old was discovered on a logging road in Bedford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire by a hunter. Examination did not determine the cause of death, but that she had died between one and three months before the body was found. She was around five feet two to five feet five inches tall, 115 to 130 pounds and wore sandals and red socks on her feet, blue cutoff shorts and a reddish blouse. The woman may have had brown hair, which was incorporated in the first of two facial reconstruction. In 2006, a second was created. She has also been known as "Juliet Doe."
Bear Brook murders
Four unidentified females found between 1985 and 2000. They consisted of a 23 to 33-year-old woman and three young children. The bodies were found inside of metal drums and the faces were reconstructed in effort toward identification.
New Jersey
Princess Doe
A teenage girl found in 1982. Because of significant damage to the face and many other reasons, she has remained unidentified. Like several other cases, she was fully clothed except for shoes. The girl's case has led to significant media attention.
Hudson County Jane Doe
On 18 October 2007, the body of a black female was discovered in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey. She was believed to be at the age of sixteen to twenty years old when she died, although it was initially presumed that she could have been as old as thirty-five. Although the cause of the young woman's death was not discovered, it has been listed as suspicious. It was believed that she was deceased for around three weeks. Because of this, her remains were in an advanced state of decomposition, which may have erased signs of trauma that she could have endured. In her long, black and braided hair, red and copper-colored extensions were found, which could lead clues toward her identity. She also wore camouflage pants, boy's underwear, a pink halter top and a black bra with red lace. White socks with orange on the toe area with a green teddy bear design on their side were found on her feet and no shoes were reported to have been found. The jewelry found on the body included a metal body chain was worn around her waist as well as a plastic brown ring on her right thumb. She was between five feet two inches and five feet five inches and weighed between 118 to 138 pounds when she was still alive. Due to decomposition, only partial fingerprints were obtained and the eye color or possible tattoos or scars could not be found. Her DNA and dental information was obtained. She had some spaces between her upper front teeth, along with one dental filling on one of her back teeth. Because of heavy traffic on the road she was found, her body could have been transported from anywhere in the United States.
New York
Caledonia Jane Doe
Also known as "Cali Doe", discovered in 1979. She died from two gunshots and wore several unique pieces of jewelry. Because it had rained after the [...], no traces of the killer have been found. Her face has been reconstructed many times.
Putnam County John Doe
On 2 April 1985, a man's remains were found nearly two years after his death, in Philipstown, Putnam County, New York. He was found with a dress shirt along with shorts, two pairs of pants with army coloring and corduroy material and work boots. Several pairs of underwear and socks were also found at the scene. A map of New York and New Jersey, a comb, dental floss and playing cards were among his possessions. At one time in his life, he received orthodontic care
Westchester County Jane Doe
On 14 February 1988, the body of a woman was found on a street in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York. The victim had been murdered six hours before, having been strangled and beaten. The age of the woman was between eighteen and thirty with hazel eyes and light brown or blond hair. Her body was [...] and bound at the wrists and the ankles, the latter being crossed. She was five feet three inches tall and was at a weight of 105 pounds, with pierced ears lacking earrings. She had numerous freckles and moles, a large one was visible on the neck. Although her underarms had not been shaved for approximately two weeks, her pubic hair was recently shaved. Her nails were painted pink prior to her death. No clothing was found at or near the scene.
Irondequoit Jane Doe
In a shallow grave in Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York, the skeleton of a female was discovered by a boy who was digging at the edge of his property. The victim, between fifteen and nineteen may have been deceased for as long as ten to thirty years before she was found on 31 July 1988. No clothing was found at the scene, except for a white button, which may have belonged to the victim. She was a white female between four feet ten inches to five feet five inches tall. Her weight, hair and eye color were not possible to determine. No signs of trauma were found on the body, but the cause of death was ruled as a [...]. She had gold foil fillings in her teeth, which are considered unique.
Long Island serial killer victims
The dismembered corpses of several females discovered between 1996 and present day.
"Peaches"
The torso of a woman found in 1997. She is known for her unique peach tattoo.
Woodbury John Doe
On 3 May 1998, the skeleton of a black male was found in Woodbury, Orange County, New York. He had been shot twice in the head by two different guns and left near a rest area for hikers. His body had been wrapped in plastic and he was fully clothed. He carried a hair pick, a lighter and a French to English dictionary, indicating that he may not have been native to the United States. Although the body was found in 1998, he was believed to have died in as early as 1985. He was knock-kneed, five feet six inches to five feet eleven inches, although he was more likely around five feet nine inches. He had been Between Seventeen and Twenty-five, but could have been up to thirty-five. He wore a blue jacket, a black shirt containing a pot of gold design with the words "follow your dreams," jeans and sneakers from the Pony company. Fillings, crowns and a sign of a root canal were discovered in the male's mouth. He had endured damage to his right hand prior to his death.
"Julissa Doe"
The strangled body of a Hispanic, possibly Dominican, woman was located in New York City, New York County, New York on 27 April 2004. The woman was deceased less than a day and was between twenty and thirty years old when she was murdered. Because she wore a gold earring with the name "Julissa" engraved into it, some believe that it was her first name when she was alive. The woman was allegedly killed after attending a party with three men and was killed during an argument. She wore a tan and black shirt with two thermal shirts, a sports bra and mismatched socks. She had some scars found on her body, one which appeared to have been the letters "J" and "M".
"Cherries"
A torso and pair of legs discovered in 2007. Like Peaches, she may have been a victim of the Long Island serial killer.
North Carolina
Northampton County Jane Doe
On 26 December 1983, the partial skeletal remains of a young child were discovered by hunters in Northampton County, North Carolina, near Virginia. Due to animals and decomposition, many of the bones, the victim's hair and her clothing could not be recovered. The victim was a female, African-American girl who was likely between four to six years old and may have been biracial. Although no apparent cause of death, but she had evidence of trauma to her face that occurred earlier in her life, possibly from abuse. Other details of the victim's life included that she could have suffered from ear infections and had damage to her nose prior to her death. The girl had received some dental care, as some fillings were found in her teeth. She may have been deceased for one year or more.
Jacksonville Jane Doe
A skeleton of a female discovered in 1995. Despite that no evidence of violence was observable on the bones, the death is still considered a [...]. It is suspected that she may have been involved in prostitution.
"Baby Michael"
The body of a newborn infant was discovered on 3 March 1999 near Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. The child, a male, was murdered after facing blunt trauma to his head and most of his body. After his death, he was placed inside of a distinct, large garbage bag, which had come undone and was covering only his legs. His umbilical cord and several pubic hairs, likely from his mother, were still present on his body. DNA from his mother was also found. The boy's body was disposed of possibly by being accidentally dropped or thrown from a passing vehicle. The fall did not cause the damage to the victim, as his wounds were considered to have been too severe and happened before he died. His mother may have been a white or Native American (possibly from the Lumbee tribe). Prior to the boy's discovery, on the day before, a pregnant female was observed to have acted unusually after she was informed that she was required to take a maternity test. Later that night, a pregnant woman and a man were seen in a truck that was parked near the area where the body was found. In March 2011, the memorial placed at the location Baby Michael was found, was damaged, which may have been caused by one or both of his parents.
Sampson County Jane Doe
A white female with Hispanic characteristics was discovered on 20 July 1999, approximately two weeks to two months after her death in Dunn, Sampson County, North Carolina. The body was badly deteriorated, but the cause of death was possible to determine, which was a stab wound to the neck. The remains were found near a migrant labor camp mainly made up of Hispanic people, which was known to be trafficked by prostitutes. This victim was between seventeen and twenty-four and was in the height range of five feet four and five feet seven inches and weighed around 110 pounds. The clothing worn by the victim were a black spaghetti strap top with green jeans, her bra being blue. Sandals were also found at the scene, along with a watch that was yellow in color. She had painted her fingernails blue at one point and had curly reddish hair. Her dentition was very healthy, having no cavities and was not likely a smoker, although some wear was observed on her lower row of teeth.
Ohio
Mad Butcher victims
The murders of twelve men and women, only three of which have been identified, taking place in the 1930s. All of the victims were dismembered.
"Buckskin Girl"
A young woman who was found in 1981. She is well known for her hairstyle and clothing. Her deerskin poncho was homemade, having tassels and a satin lining. Her hair was divided into thick, shoulder length braids on each side of the head.
Hebron Jane Doe
The body of a woman aged twenty-five to forty was located in Hebron, Licking County, Ohio on 19 April 1990. The victim had been murdered approximately twelve to twenty-four hours before her body was found, clad only in white underwear. The female had apparently been beaten on her face and neck area, not long after having [...] intercourse with a male, whose DNA was recovered from the underwear. She may have been a prostitute who solicited truck stops in the city. Between 1985 and 1990, at least eleven presumed prostitutes had been murdered in the area and left at the side of roads, like the Jane Doe. Her hair was a reddish-brown color, her eyes were brown and she was five feet two inches and 110 pounds. Evidence of stretch marks on her abdomen indicated that she had gone through child labor in her life at least once. She also had her ears pierced and had a mole near her nose and on her stomach. As fillings were found in her mouth, the victim clearly had some dental work done in her life.
Oregon
Jackson County John Doe
On 11 July 1963, the remains of an infant or toddler were discovered near Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon after the one of the blankets he was wrapped in was hooked by a fisherman. His remains were concealed in a blue blanket, a patchwork quilt with several red designs. The bundle was bound by telephone wires and weighed down with metal assayer's molds. The autopsy indicated he likely died in the Autumn of 1962 and he possibly had Down syndrome or a similar disability. The cause of the child's death was never discovered, due to decomposition. His clothing included a red and white-striped long sleeved pullover, gray corduroy trousers which had an elastic waistband and a belt buckle. His footwear were ankle-length socks and white shoes, which may have been from a Shoe Store in Medford, Oregon. His other clothing may have been from a J.C. Penny store. The child was also found wearing a diaper made of cloth that was secured with pins and plastic pants. His blond or light brown hair was somewhat long, his eyes brown and eight of his teeth had erupted. What is unique about the boy's dentition is that one of his front bottom teeth was split in two, having two roots and an uncommon groove at its top. In efforts to identify the child, examiners took his footprints and compared them to those taken from other children from a local hospital and none apparently matched.
Oklahoma
"Lime Lady"
On 18 April 1980, the mummified corpse of a woman was found near Jones in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, floating in the North Canadian River. She was between the ages of 18 and 25, standing at five feet six inches and weighing around 115 to 120 pounds. Three gunshot wounds were reported to have been found on the body, indicating that her death was a [...]. She had a Heart tattoo on her chest as well as evidence of her appendix being removed. The decedent's nickname originated from the type of chemical that preserved the remains, which was likely not intentional. With the body, clothing fibers were found as well as a dime containing a possible fingerprint of the perpetrator. It is believed that she may have been murdered by a biker gang earlier that year or in 1979, though some reports state she was deceased for as little as ten days. Multiple facial reconstructions were created as well as the DNA profile being created in 2014.
Pennsylvania
"Boy in the Box"
A young boy found in 1957. He died from severe blunt force trauma visible across his body.
Beth Doe
A white female, aged fourteen to twenty-five, was found dismembered on the side of the Lehigh River in White Haven, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, on 20 December 1976. She was deceased for less than 24 hours (although her NamUs file states one week); the remains were found hidden in three suitcases; two were blue and the other was tan with a plaid design. Additionally, she had been strangled and shot. They were dropped from a bridge, two had opened and parts of the body had emerged. She had her nose, breasts and ears severed, and they were not present at the scene. Beth Doe was between four feet eleven and five feet four inches and weighed 140 to 150 pounds (due to pregnancy, as she was carrying a nine month female fetus that was found with the body). Her hair was an undyed brown, and a scar was visible above one of her heels. It is believed that Beth Doe was possibly born in Europe and had lived in Tennessee or other nearby states. Other evidence included numbers and letters written with ink on the corpse, straw, packaging foam, a bedspread and a newspaper belonging to The New York Sunday from late September 1976. Her face was reconstructed a second time in 2007, replacing a sketch created previously. Although she is believed to have been white, she may have had ancestors who were Asian or Native American, as well as traits from European countries such as Silesia, Poland and the Czech Republic. At one point during her life, prior to becoming a teen, some of her molars had been extracted and she had received fillings in her teeth due to cavities. However, she had not seen a dentist recently, as she was suffering from some tooth decay and a fracture found on several other teeth.
Perry County Jane Doe
A female whose body was found in 1979. The cause of this person's death is unknown, but is ruled as suspicious.
"Penny Doe"
A female's body found in Monroe, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, on 22 July 1990, the death blow being blunt-force trauma to the head. Additionally, the right leg was broken. She was between 15 and 22 (although some sources report her being as old as 40). She had very healthy teeth and had long brown hair and had one baby tooth still in place on the top set of teeth. The victim wore no bra, shoes or socks, which may have been taken by the killer. In each pocket of the woman's jeans was a single penny, which led to her nickname. The other clothing worn was a vest over a black shirt reading "Stop Light of California". She was not believed to have come from the area where she was discovered.
Luzerne County Jane Doe
The skeletal remains of a female were found on the edge of a strip mine on 20 December 1994 in the town of Sugarloaf, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The remains were at the location for up to two years and had been left on the surface of the ground. Despite the cause of death was not obtained by examiners, the case is being investigated as a [...]. The woman was between 34 to 47 years old and stood at five feet one to five feet four inches. With the body, a yellow shirt, reading "kiss my [...], I'm on vacation," women's underwear, sweatpants and boy's shoes were found. She had bore at least one child and likely suffered some sort of back and knee pain when alive. She also had a significant amount of missing teeth and a fragment of some sort of metal was found in her jaw.
Somerset County John Doe
The body of a 30 to 50-year-old-man was found on 3 November 1995 (although he likely died in 1994) in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, close to the border of Maryland. He had been shot twice in the head, likely around a year before the remains were found. He was possibly of high economic status, owning a pair of pants that were estimated to be valued at $200 and had higher-class dental care. He stood at approximately five feet six to five feet ten inches, weighing 150 to 170 pounds. The face has been reconstructed multiple times but efforts to unearth his identity have since been unsuccessful.
South Carolina
Sumter County Does
A young man and woman discovered in 1976. Both are believed to have come from a wealthy background, possibly from Canada. Each victim was shot three times and had died within 24 hours before their discovery.
Aiken County Jane Does
On 16 November 1987, the remains of an African American woman were found Aiken County, South Carolina. Her cause of death is not known, but two other victims found at the scene were [...] victims. This Jane Doe had a visible overbite and analysis of her hair indicated that she used [...]. She was estimated to be between seventeen and twenty-five, but may have been as old as thirty and had been dead for approximately one to five years. She was between five feet eight and five feet ten inches and weighed between 150 and 160 pounds. She was of mixed race, possibly having Asian and east Indian heritage. On 25 January 1993, another unidentified female, also black, was found in the same vicinity. She was between twenty-five and thirty-two, killed by a stab wound to the back of her neck. Like the previous victim, she had protruding teeth and wore no clothing. What was different was that her body had been burned and she was between five feet four to five feet seven inches tall. This female was deceased for around one to three years. The Two victims may have been murdered by the same person, as a serial killer had confessed to murdering people in North and South Carolina. However, he has never been charged or tried with their murders.
Beaufort County Jane Doe
A Hispanic or biracial woman, also dubbed "Isabel Doe," was discovered strangled on 24 May 1995 in Yemassee, Beaufort County, South Carolina. Although she was found lying face down, it was reported that for the first twelve hours after her death, she had been face up, as if the body was transported for that long to be disposed of at the location it was found. She was five feet three inches and 120 pounds at the age of 30 to 35, wearing two earring in each ear. The woman had evidence of a thyroid surgery and a cesarean section scar along with evidence that her uterus was surgically removed sometime afterward. Her hair was naturally brown but was dyed red. The body was clothed in a single pair of underwear.
Tennessee
Knox County Jane Doe
On 1 June 1987, the body of a young woman between 20 and 25 were found in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The victim had brown hair and stood at five feet five inches, weighing 100 to 120 pounds. A shotgun wound was determined to be the cause of death, as it is suspected she was murdered after attending a party after being dropped off by truckers. Other clues to identification include a tattoo of the letters "BH" on her arm as well as a silver bracelet. She also had a past pelvic surgery and a metal plate as well as a metal pin in her leg, possibly the result of a car accident. Other healed inuries include fractures and damage to her vertebrae. A scar was found on her abdomen, presumably from a cesarean section or a hysterectomy. By studying the teeth, examiners believe she was from either the southeastern United States or the New England area. An autopsy revealed her blood alcohol was 0.13%. Another report on the woman's death is that she, along with the men who picked her up, attempted a robbery, resulting in the woman being shot by the resident.
Campbell County Jane Does
The first body, a black woman, was found in January 1997, having several unique tattoos, reading "Mom, 1977" and "Delila" and a peacock on her shoulder and a rose on the elbow. She died from stabbing.
On 25 October 1998, a second body was found, also a black woman, discovered with a gunshot wound to the head, stab wounds and evidence of beating. According to examination, she had an extra tooth visible on the right side of her mouth and several impacted teeth, giving a distinct smile. She was between thirty and forty, being five feet six inches and 130 pounds, dying within days before the discovery.
Davidson County Jane Doe
On 19 March 1998, a woman who was between forty-five and fifty-five was found in the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. She had been shot twice in the head a day before she was located. The victim was overweight for her height, being 167 pounds at five feet two inches tall. However, her teeth were extensively cared for, as an estimated ten thousand dollars worth of work was observed, indicating she was from a higher socioeconomic class. The Jane Doe wore only athletic pants, underwear and one Reebock shoe. Her hair was brown with highlights and her eyes were green. She wore jewelry, including a gold necklace with a Leo zodiac pendant and two rings, one which was gold and the other was black. A man was seen with the woman before her death at a store, who wore the same pendant as she wore. He was never located. In 2011, her DNA was entered into national databases with no results.
Rutherford County Jane Doe
An African-American woman's skeleton was found on 14 November 2007 in La Vergne, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Although the cause of death has not been determined, the hands and feet were bound with yard trimmer cords. She had been murdered approximately for months prior, her clothing removed or decomposed. She wore two bracelets, one of which contained pictures, and a ring. She was around five feet six inches and between her mid 20s and mid 30s, also having dental work. Her hair was short and brown, as she may have been biracial.
Texas
Utah
Juab County Jane Doe
On 3 September 1978, the [...] remains of a woman were found near the Yuba Lake campground in Juab County, Utah by three women. She was white, between five feet two to three inches tall and weighed around 110 pounds. The victim had light blond hair that was eleven inches long, although some sources state that it was brown, strawberry blond or sandy blond. Her natural hair color was likely light brown, as some pubic hair was found. With the body, a double-hooped earring was found along with a white barrette. She had some overcrowding in her mouth, which caused one of her front teeth to be crooked. The woman was between eighteen and twenty-two when she was strangled two to three years before her body was found.
Virginia
Fairfax County John Doe
The body of an African-American boy between three and six was found in the Massey Creek on 13 June 1972. The victim was four feet tall and weighed fifty pounds. The cause of death was determined to have been blows to the head. He was dead less than 24 hours and he wore no clothing.
Fairfax County Jane Doe
The skeletonized remains of a twenty-six to thirty-nine-year-old woman with dark hair was discovered on 6 December 1993 in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia. She had apparently been stabbed to death in the late 1980s. With the body, multiple articles of clothing were found, as well as a clip on button earring. The dental care was relatively poor as the teeth showed very advanced decay. She is presumed to be white, although it is possible that she may have been Hispanic.
Washington
Spokane County Jane Doe
In the Spokane River, a [...] woman's remains were found in Spokane County, Washington, on 20 June 1984. She had suffered a blow to the face, which caused fractures in the skull. Additionally, sharp force trauma was found on the side of the head. She was around five feet five inches tall and weighed approximately 130 pounds. Initially believed to be between 16 and 30, a 1998 examination indicated that she was sixteen to thirty-five years old at the time of death. She also had a minor case of spina bifida along with a scar on her left arm and on one of the knees. Her body was dismembered; her head, hands and feet were severed. A separate foot was located around the time as the rest of the body, but was determined not to have belonged to her. At least three reconstructions have been created from the face, two being sketches and the other in 3D. She had given birth at one time during her life.
Green River victims
On 21 March 1984, a teenage female was found at least ten months after she died, in Seattle, Washington. She was between 12 and 18 and was most likely left-handed. A healed fracture was also observed on her skull. Gary Rigeway described her as a white female in her early twenties who may have had brown hair. On 2 January 1986, another female was found, between two and six years after death in Auburn, King County, Washington. She was between 14 and 19. Most of the Green River victims who have been identified were involved in prostitution. A third Green River victim has not been identified, due to the remains being partial, consequently resulting in excluding the option to reconstruct the face. Rigeway described the victim as a white female was in her mid teens and early twenties that had blond or brown hair and was around 135 pounds. The three victims remain known as Jane Doe B-10, Jane Doe B-17 and Jane Doe B-20, respectively.
Wisconsin
"Little Lord Fauntleroy"
A young boy who was discovered in 1921, who was dressed in upper-class clothing. Despite this, his family have never claimed his body.
Vernon County Jane Doe
A woman between fifty and sixty-five who was murdered in 1984. The victim was killed by trauma to her head and her hands were severed to prevent identification.
Racine County Jane Doe
A possibly mentally handicapped woman who was discovered in a field, having poor oral hygiene. Evidence on the body indicated that she had endured weeks of abuse before ultimately dying in July 1999. The victim was deceased less than a day and was between 18 and 30 years old.
Fond du Lac County Jane Doe
A teenage or young adult female was found frozen in ice in 2008. She had an overbite and may have been pigeon toed or knock kneed.
Wyoming
"Bitter Creek Betty"
In Sweetwater County, Wyoming, the unclothed body of a white female, also known as "Rose Doe" with Hispanic or Native American traits was found on 1 March 1992. The body well-preserved due to the cold weather in the area and was disposed of up to five months prior, although it was most likely that she was murdered in February 1992. She was between twenty-four to thirty-two, ranging between five feet six and five feet eight inches tall. Because of the amount of time the remains were outside, it took twenty-four hours for examination to take place. She had a scar from a cesarean section on her abdomen as well as a rose tattoo under one of her breasts. She had died from being stabbed through one of the nostrils and was also strangled and beaten, likely at another location. She had been sexually assaulted both anally and vaginally. At the scene, a golden-appearing necklace and ring, sweatpants and pink underwear. After images of the tattoo were published throughout the United States, a man came forward claiming that he had performed the tattoo on the woman. Further interviews with the man uncovered that she was a Hispanic woman, lacking an accent, and was likely a drifter who hitchhiked frequently around the country. Multiple missing people have been ruled out as possible identities of Bitter Creek Betty. Apart from this victim, two other people remain unidentified in the area. DNA from the scene also matched to another, indicating she was murdered by a serial killer.