Unidentified Female

Date of Discovery: February 20, 1997

Location of Discovery: Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Estimated Date of Death: 3 to 5 years prior

State of Remains: Skeletal parts

Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description

** Listed information is approximate

Estimated Age: 18-30 years old (likely in her early to mid 20s)

Race: White and/or Hispanic

Gender: Female

Height: 4'11" to 5'1"

Weight: Unknown

Hair Color: Unknown

Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Most likely had a small build. Lower jaw was not recovered but it is believed that she had a narrow face and the wear on her teeth indicated a receding jaw.

Dentals: Available - upper jaw only.

Fingerprints: Not available.

DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: White blouse with cloth-covered buttons, white or light colored bra and underwear, and scraps of fabric that could have been a burgandy sweater or stretch pants.

Jewelry: Ladies Timex watch.

Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Case History

On Thursday, February 20, 1997, two employees of the Swatara Township Sewer Authority stumbled upon the skeletal remains of a young female in a wooded area about 50 feet off of Chambers Hill Road in Swatara Township.

The site where she was found is about 100 yards from the intersection with Route 441. The site is also close to the old township landfill, where several years earlier, the remains of several missing women had been found. There is no evidence indicating that this young woman's death is related to the others.

Investigating Agency(s)

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Agency Name: Dauphin County Coroner's Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: 717- 564-4567

Agency Name: Swatara Township Police Department

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: 717- 564-2550

Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: N/A

NamUs Case Number: Not listed

Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Information Source(s)

Pennsylvania Missing

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