Sketch of Victim by Martin Bailey

Unidentified White Female

• The victim was discovered on June 20, 1979 in Watts Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
• Estimated Date of Death: Fall 1978-Spring 1979

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 15-30 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5’2"-5’9" (5’6"); 105-125 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Light brown to blonde, medium-length, straight hair. Victim was a petite white female. Fractured left 9th rib which was partially healed at midshaft.
• Clothing: Blue, wool twill knit pants, red thread. White lace blouse. Dark blue, ribbed tank-top. Tan “Mushroom black" label jacket/shirt with zipper on right upper pocket, button down front. White or tan bra, “A” cup. Red and gray, Argyle type socks. White leather buckle-type shoes, inside leather stamped with “G48175 1973”, Size estimated at 8 ¼ inches.
• Jewelry: Silver, Avon Brand, buckle chain bracelet (right wrist). Sterling silver, Indian type, oblong ring with Turquoise and Onyx stone. Sterling silver, Indian type, Turquoise, oblong Ring, with matching teardrop earrings and oblong necklace pendant. Sterling silver ring, with black Onyx stone.
• Fingerprints: Not Available
• Dentals: Dental Chart available.
  The skull and dentition showed good dental hygiene. No evidence pf periodontal disease was noted and the posterior teeth were well aligned and not crowded. There was no direct evidence of orthodontic treatment, however it could not be ruled out. There was not evidence of maxillary or mandibular trauma or anatomical anomalies noted. The extraction of the maxillary right first molar, at some time in the teenage years of the decedent was noted. That determination was based on the partial mesial drifting of the maxillary right second molar into the area occupied by the extracted first molar. The extraction occurred approximately 3-4 years prior to death. The maxillary right third molar was impacted in the bone of the tuberosity and not visible externally. The 1979 dental examination thought that the maxillary right first and second molars had been extracted and that the remaining tooth was the third molar. This error undoubtedly occurred from the lack of a radiographic examination which would have revealed the impacted tooth.
• DNA: Available in CODIS; on file at the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification.

Jewelry & Clothing

Case History
The victim was located on Route 322 Eastbound, over an embankment near the Juniata River, approximately 16 miles west of Harrisburg, PA.
Jewelry may be Navajo and Zuni, originating from New Mexico - Arizona region

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Pennsylvania State Police
Trooper Donald L. Chewning
717-567-3110
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
H05-149355

NCIC Number:
U-853394087
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Pennsylvania State Police
NamUs

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