Date of Discovery: July 13, 1978
Location of Discovery: Levy County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 18 months to 5 years prior
State of Remains: Partial Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown; possible homicide
Estimated Age: 21-35 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Poor dental health with destruction of one crown by caries, several abscesses; no evidence of dental treatment
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Unavailable
Clothing: None
Jewelry: None
Additional Personal Items: None
A skull and other human bones were discovered in a remote area north of U.S. 27, 2.5 miles east of Bronson, by two men picking rosemary bushes. The remains were actually discovered July 12, but went unreported until the men returned home and discussed the matter.
Marks on the skull indicate the decedent may have suffered several blows to the head, which indicated to the investigators she may have been murdered. They further believe the remains were at the site where they were discovered at least 18 months and possibly as long as five years prior to being found. Most of the investigators also believe the entire body was at the scene before the skeleton was disturbed by animals.
The remains discovered consist of the skull, maxilla, clavicle, tibia, and first rib only.
Agency Name: Medical Examiner's Office-District 8
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 352-273-9292
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1978-00280
NCIC Case Number: U-170750938
NamUs Case Number: Not Listed
Former Hot Case Number: 1029
FLUDDB
Ocala Star-Banner (Ocala, FL) - Jul. 19, 1978
The Tampa Tribune - Jul. 19, 1978
Added: 4/26/08; Last Updated: 10/26/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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