Reconstructions by the Parabon Nanolabs and Natalie Murry.
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Reconstructions by the Parabon Nanolabs and Natalie Murry.
Date of Discovery: April 7, 2011
Location of Discovery: Morton, Lewis County, Washington
Estimated Date of Death: 3 months prior
State of Remains: Partial skeletal
Cause of Death: Undetermined, presumed homicide
Estimated Age: 18-30 years old
Race: Black. It appeared she was of Somali or East African descent, according to DNA phenotyping.
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown, but of petite build.
Hair Color: Possibly black, according to DNA phenotyping.
Eye Color: Possibly brown, according to DNA phenotyping.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Possibly had a medium to light brown complexion without freckles, according to DNA phenotyping.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: None.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.
The victim was discovered along a logging trail in the Peterman Hill area in Morton, Washington on April 7, 2011 by a passing motorist. She may have been moved from a previous burial site.
She was initially believed to be White with an unknown admixture, until DNA phenotyping performed by the Parabon Nanolabs indicated she was of African descent.
Early in the investigation, authorities looked into the possibility that this female was a victim of serial killer Israel Keyes, who was active in the states of Alaska, Vermont, New York and Washington. He committed suicide in prison in 2012.
Agency Name: Lewis County Prosecutor's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detectives Tracy Wiese and Pat Beall
Agency Phone Number: 360-740-1378
Agency E-Mail: tracy.wiese(at)lewiscountywa.gov
Agency Case Number: 11C3786
Agency Name: Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detective Sergeant Kevin Engelbertson
Agency Phone Number: 360-748-9286
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 11C3786
Agency Name: Lewis County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 360-740-1376
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: Lewis County Crime Stoppers
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 1-800-748-6422
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 9208
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Added: 6/12/19; Last Updated: 6/12/19
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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