1431UFCA - Unidentified Female

Reconstructions of the victim by NCMEC. Dentals.

Date of Discovery: February 10, 2010
Location of Discovery: Barstow, San Bernardino County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 3-4 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Traumatic injuries
Cause of Death: Undetermined. Considered homicide.

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 14-19 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark brown, straight, medium length.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Pierced ears.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available. Numerous fillings and high-quality dental care.
Fingerprints: Unavailable.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: None.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: Black backpack.

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim's severed head was found in a black backpack along Lenwood Road, west of the I-15 Freeway in Barstow, California at 2:55 P.M.

Plastic bags from Walgreens and Fiesta Foods were wrapped around the head.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department - Coroner Division
Agency Contact Person: September Fonzi-Jones
Agency Phone Number: 909-387-2978
Agency E-Mail: coroner(at)sbcsd.org
Agency Case Number: 701000992

Agency Name: Barstow Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Sergeant Adam Cortinas
Agency Phone Number: 760-255-5170
Agency E-Mail: ACortinas(at)barstowca.org
Agency Case Number: 10-0597

NCIC Case Number: U420023786
NamUs Case Number: 6718
NCMEC Case Number: 1141616

Information Source(s)

NamUs
NCMEC
Daily Press
Facebook

Admin Notes

Added: 7/10/2018; Last Updated: 7/19/2024