Date of Discovery: December 17, 1989
Location of Discovery: Clovis, Fresno County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 6 months- 1 year prior
State of Remains: Unknown
Cause of Death: Presumed homicide
Estimated Age: 30-50 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark brown hair with patches of blond and gray.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: White, button-down blouse with a blue design.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.
The victim was located by hunters in a ravine northeast of Clovis, off Academy Avenue north of Herndon Avenue.
The cause of death is not known, but investigators have little doubt that the woman was the victim of foul play.
A white, button-down blouse with a blue design was the only piece of clothing found on the body. Searchers combed the area, but failed to find any other clothing or clues to the woman's identity.
Because of the condition of the body, investigators were unable to check for fingerprints.
Agency Name: Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Kelly Matlock
Agency Phone Number: 559-600-3400
Agency E-Mail: Kelly.Matlock(at)fresnosheriff.org
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: Not entered
Former Hot Case Number: 867
The Fresno Bee
Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner
Added: 12/18/07; Last Updated: 8/28/18
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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