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Reconstructions of Victim

Unidentified White Female

• Located on July 8, 1979 in Mendocino County, California
• Cause of death is unknown.
• The estimated date of death is December 8, 1978.
• Skeletal Remains

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 13 years old. Estimated year of birth is 1965.
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'5"
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Light brown hair.
• Dentals: Excellent teeth. No decay, no cavities, no fillings. All adult teeth except the wisdom teeth which were still impacted.

Case History
The victim's skeletal remains were found together with the remains of another an unidentified female child in the area of milepost marker 21 Highway 20, West of Willits, in Mendocino County, CA.

Originally, the two were believed to have been related, however, after forensic DNA testing it was determined they were not maternally related.

It is believed they were teenage boyfriend and girlfriend from the Midwest and most likely hitchhiking.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
800-815-3505

NCMEC #:
NCMU400033

NCIC Number:
U765181075
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
California Department Of Justice
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
Advocate News 1/4/07