1361UFCA - Unidentified Female

2024 rendering by Carl Koppelman; Reconstructions of the decedent; images of clothing.

Date of Discovery: January 6, 2014
Location of Discovery: Orange County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 6 months or longer
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Suspected Homicide

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 30-60 years old
Race: Latin American descent
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown, but had petite build.
Hair Color: Brown with light-colored highlights. Wavy and shoulder-length.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: The decedent possibly suffered a broken nose prior to her death.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available. Distinctive gold colored dental bridge on her left lower jaw
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: A size small, dark colored windbreaker type of jacket with snaps, manufactured by Auburn Sportswear. The front right side of the jacket has the embroidered words "Coach Williams" on it and the front left side of the jacket has a logo depicting a volley ball or a water polo ball. A pair of dark colored athletic yoga style pants made of spandex/cotton with light colored stripes down the side of both legs and a rear positioned zipper. The inseam measured approximately 29"-30". A pinkish speckled short sleeved or tank top T-shirt with a black line design.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: A bright green hair scrunchie band.

Circumstances of Discovery

Her remains were found in Caspers Wilderness Park (Rural South East area of Orange County).

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Orange County Coroner's Department
Agency Contact Person: Scott Hayes
Agency Phone Number: 714-647-7411
Agency E-Mail: coroner(at)ocsd.org
Agency Case Number: 14-00097-WI

Agency Name: Orange County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Investigator Lauren Felix
Agency Phone Number: 714-647-4579
Agency E-Mail: coldcase@ocsheriff.gov
Agency Case Number: 14-003711

NCIC Case Number: U500026687
NamUs Case Number: 12250

Information Source(s)

NamUs
KTLA News
Orange county Coroner

Admin Notes

Added: 1/23/2018; Last Updated: 03/5/2024