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Case File: 1058UFAZ

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Facial approximation of the victim; Victim's clothing; Photograph of unknown woman found in convicted killer's possession who is connected to this case

Unidentified Female

  • Date of Discovery: April 8, 1981
  • Location of Discovery: Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
  • Estimated Date of Death: 36 to 48 hours prior
  • State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
  • Cause of Death: Homicide by ligature strangulation
  • Physical Description
    ** Listed information is approximate

  • Estimated Age: 18-22 years old
  • Race: White
  • Gender: Female
  • Height: 5'2" to 5'3"
  • Weight: 100-110 lbs.
  • Hair Color: Light brown to blonde, straight and 12-inches in length.
  • Eye Color: Unknown
  • Distinguishing Marks/Features: Fair skinned.
  • Dentals: Available. She had a white opaque spot on one of her front teeth.
  • Fingerprints: Available.
  • DNA: Available.
  • Clothing & Personal Items
  • Clothing: Navy blue Chain Reaction blouse with burgundy and blue flowers on puff sleeves, white bra, blue panties, light blue H.I.S. designer blue jeans (size 3) with a patch near the left rear pocket, suede-type brown lace-up earth shoes, and white ankle socks with pink pom-pom.
  • Jewelry: Unknown
  • Additional Personal Items: Two jackets were located near the victim. One was a blue OOPs California denim jacket with red and white striped cuffs and collar. The other was a light blue jacket with three brass buttons and two front pockets with white stitching.
  • Case History

    Two men hunting rabbits in the desert east of Houghton and Corona, near the Pima County Fairgrounds noticed a jacket hanging from a tree. Upon approach they found the body of a young woman lying in a dry wash.

    Her face and arms were scratched, indicating she may have been walking through the desert brush. She didn't appear to be a transient. Her body was found about the time the Pima County Fair was being held.

    She may have been involved with the fair or with a traveling carnie or may have possibly been a runaway.

    A convicted murderer connected to this case was found in possession of a photograph of a woman investigators believe resembles the reconstruction of the unidentified victim. Police believe the photo may have been taken around 1979 to 1981 in the Tyngsboro, Massachussetts area.

    UPDATE: Identified per NamUs in 2015.

    Investigating Agency(s)
    If you have any information about this case please contact;

  • Agency Name: Pima County Sheriff's Department
  • Agency Contact Person: Sgt. Michael G. O'Connor
  • Agency Phone Number: 520-741-4900 or 88-CRIME (520-882-7463)
  • Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner's Office
  • Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson
  • Agency Phone Number: 520-243-8600
  • Agency Name: Chelmsford Police Department (MA)
  • Agency Contact Person: LT John Roark
  • Agency Phone Number: 978-256-2521

  • Agency Case Number: LE: 81-0408213; ME: ME81-247
  • NCIC Case Number: N/A
  • NamUs Case Number: UP #10566
  • Former Hot Case Number: 633
  • Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Information Source(s)
  • NamUs
  • Pima County Sheriff's Department
  • Tucson Citizen News Archive
  • AZ Star Net News Archive
  • Lowell Sun News Archive - December 6, 2014

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    Last Updated: 8/9/15 - By: DD / Unidentified Persons Coordinator

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