Suitcase containing remains. HD photos of the suitcase available here.
Suitcase containing remains. HD photos of the suitcase available here.
Date of Discovery: September 6, 1992
Location of Discovery: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Estimated Date of Death: September 1, 1992
State of Remains: Mutilated
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 25-45 years old (born 1947-1967)
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 160-170 cm (5'2"-5'7")
Weight: Normal to heavy build
Hair Color: Wavy dark blond, recently bleached. Shoulder-lenght.
Eye Color: Presumably blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Hysterectomy (uterus removed). Shoe size 37 to 37.5 (equivalent to size 4). Light skin.
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
On 6 September 1992, around noon, a passer-by noticed something in the centre of Amsterdam. The passer-by found two hands at Lauriergracht; when the canal was searched, two lower legs were found. Subsequently, a suitcase containing the torso of a female was found in the canal at Egelantiersgracht. Some days later, more body parts were found at Prinsengracht. It quickly became clear that all body parts belonged to the same person. However, this person’s identity has not yet been established.
As the woman’s head was never found, it is impossible to create a facial reconstruction. Perhaps someone may recognise the suitcase in which the woman’s torso was found. Examination of the body has revealed that the woman’s uterus had been surgically removed. The woman was of normal to heavy build. Her shoe size was approximately size 37. People must have noticed that a grown woman suddenly disappeared in late August / early September of 1992. If you believe you may know who this person was, the police would like to hear from you.
Agency Name: Politie Nederland Opsporingen
Agency Phone Number: 0800-6070 Free Number
Agency E-Mail: coldcase@politie.nl
Agency Case Number: JM85060992
Politie Nederland
NL03 - The woman in the canal
Added:04/12/2019; Last Updated: 11/19/2023
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