Reconstructions of the victim; victim's necklace.
Reconstructions of the victim; victim's necklace.
Date of Discovery: April 10, 1979
Location of Discovery: Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: 1 week prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Estimated Age: 18-25 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'4"
Weight: 110 to 115 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, fine and wavy.
Eye Color: Unknown, but most likely brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Fingernails and toe nails are painted red.
Dentals: Available. Missing teeth. Tooth 4 has draining fistula.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Insufficient DNA for profiling
Clothing: Pink dress with a brown rope-type belt, black or dark-brown high-heel strapped shoes, pink bikini panties and pantyhose.
Jewelry: Silver necklace with a striped horn charm (possibly ceramic).
Additional Personal Items: Victim was chewing gum at the time of her murder.
The victim was discovered on April 10, 1979 in a wooded area off of the N.J. Turnpike near East Brunswick Township, N.J. She had been shot in the back of the head.
Agency Name: Middlesex Regional Medical Examiner Office
Agency Contact Person: Anna Delaney
Agency Phone Number: 732-745-3190 or 609-584-5054 ext: 5656
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 111-79S
Agency Name: The New Jersey State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-Mail: missingp(at)gw.njsp.org
Agency Case Number: H207925
Agency Name: Major Crime Unit
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 609-882-2000
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U640498165
NamUs Case Number: 1522
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 4/4/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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