Date of Discovery: August 25, 1979
Location of Discovery: Angeles National Forest, Tujunga, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 1976-1979
State of Remains: Only human skull was discovered
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 15-40 years old
Race: Unknown
Sex: Female
Height: Cannot Estimate
Weight: Cannot Estimate
Hair Color: Long black hair found separate from skull. NamUs indicates black hair; ME indicates brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
On August 25, 1979, hikers located a human skull in the Big Tujunga wash 150 feet from Delta Flats in the Angeles National Forest. Forensic Anthropologist's report indicates that the decedent is possibly female with an age range between 15-40. Estimated Year of Death 1976-1979.
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: (323) 890-5500
Agency E-Mail: homicideops@lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 079-02875-1250-497
Agency Name: County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno, Coroner Investigator
Agency Phone Number: (323) 343-0512
Agency E-Mail: IDUnit@coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1979-10626
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP64574
Former Hot Case Number: N/A
Added: 02/07/2021; Last Updated: 05/31/2024
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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