Reconstructions of the decedent by Natalie Murry; original renderings; sketch by Wesley Neville.
Reconstructions of the decedent by Natalie Murry; original renderings; sketch by Wesley Neville.
Date of Discovery: October 11, 1996
Location of Discovery: Seattle, King County, Washington
Estimated Date of Death: Days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Suicide by cyanide poisoning
Estimated Age: 30-50 years old
Race: White; Advanced DNA testing suggests her biogeographical origins trace back to Eastern Iran or Afghanistan, possibly with a Persian background.
Sex: Female
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 240 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown to auburn
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Her hair was combed and her nails were painted a cream-white color. She wore heavy makeup, which possibly would have made her appear older in life. Copper intrauterine device. She had some sort of breast surgery at some point. It had produced scars beneath both breast and around the nipple area.
Dentals: Unknown. Denture plate present.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: Black leggings and a black top.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: The woman's miscellaneous belongings: velor outfits, shoes, slippers, black leather gloves, leather purse, Estee Lauder cosmetics, toothpaste, perfume, Metamucil, Crystal Light drink mix, pantyhose, a kitchen bowl and an iron were packed in several luggage bags.
The decedent checked in to a room at Seattle's Hotel Vintage Park on October 9, 1996 under the name "Mary Anderson."
She paid cash for her room. She left an nonexistent address of 132 East Third Street, New York, NY 11103 and a phone number of 212-569-5549; the phone number also does not exist.
When she failed to check out of her room two days later as expected, hotel staff entered the room and found her deceased.
Investigators found a note scribbled upon hotel stationery:
To Whom It May Concern.
I have decided to end my life and no one is responsible for my death.
Mary Anderson.
P. S. I have no relatives. You can use my body as you choose.
Agency Name: King County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Katherine Taylor
Agency Phone Number: 206-731-3232
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 96-1207
Agency Name: Seattle Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 206-625-5011
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 96-459630
NCIC Case Number: U640021404
NamUs Case Number: 12916
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Added: 1/1/2002; Last Updated: 07/2/2024
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