Reconstruction of the victim by Karen T. Taylor; close-up of star-shaped cutout in the upper right incisor.
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Reconstruction of the victim by Karen T. Taylor; close-up of star-shaped cutout in the upper right incisor.
Date of Discovery: April 19, 1996
Location of Discovery: Pecos County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 1-4 years prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown, possibly drug-related
Estimated Age: 30-50 years old
Race: Black or mixed race.
Gender: Female
Height: 5'4" to 5'8"
Weight: 100-150 lbs.
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Evidence of old, healed shotgun injuries to her left arm and hip.
Dentals: Available. She had very distinctive dental work, including a star-shaped cutout in the upper right incisor. She had fillings and visible screws.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Long-sleeve pullover top with black stripes with "Pride Cafe" written across the upper front and "Cool Down with Ice Cream" written across the lower front.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: A red blanket with white trim was also found.
The victim's partial skeletal remains were located at mile marker 288 off Interstate Highway 10, in Pecos County, Texas.
Agency Name: Pecos County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 432-336-3521
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 96-251
Agency Name: Office of the Pecos County JP
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 432-536-2358
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 96-0650
NCIC Case Number: U976673949
NamUs Case Number: 3694
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Karen T. Taylor - Forensic Art and Illustration
Added: 7/22/00; Last Updated: 10/22/17
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