Date of Discovery: February 19, 1998
Location of Discovery: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama
Estimated Date of Death: Years prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 60-100 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2", estimated
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: No teeth
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: The decedent was found wearing a slip, the neckline had a lace boarder; near the body was a "wrap-around" style waist apron, designed with intersecting blue lines; one sock, color undetermined due to age and dirt staining.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Two individuals fishing in Shades Creek discovered skeletal remains approximately 25 feet from the creek bank in an area of overgrow brush, across the street from a steel fabrication building.
Agency Name: Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Bill Yates
Agency Phone Number: 205-930-3603
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 1998-0266
Agency Name:
Agency Contact Person: Bessemer Police Department
Agency Phone Number: 205-481-4350
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 02198-0735
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 14998
Added: 10/10/20; Last Updated: 12/5/2023
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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