Reconstrution of the victim; reconstruction of tattoo; victim's ring and watch.
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Reconstrution of the victim; reconstruction of tattoo; victim's ring and watch.
Date of Discovery: September 6, 1999
Location of Discovery: Angola, Steuben County, Indianaa
Estimated Date of Death: 1-3 months prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Suspected homicide
Estimated Age: 30-50 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Brownish-red. Shoulder length and possibly curly.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo of a "Pachucco Cross" or what may have been a palm tree on the upper left shoulder. Evidence of a healed nose fracture. She was of slight to medium build.
Dentals: Available. Poor dental health with a 40 percent overbite.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: None.
Jewelry: A southwest sterling silver ring, size 4 1/2 with a turquoise stone, hoop earrings and an inexpensive Lucky Star watch with a brown leather band were found with the victim.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
On September 6, 1999, police discovered the nude remains of an unidentified female in a field northeast of Angola, Indiana, approximately 2.5 miles east of Interstate 69.
It appeared that the remains had been there for at least five weeks prior to being discovered.
A bra was under her neck, indicating that the victim was possibly strangled.
Agency Name: Newton County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Scott McCord
Agency Phone Number: 219-285-2515
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 990906-26
Agency Name: Steuben County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Dale Murray
Agency Phone Number: 260-668-1000
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: Indiana State Police
Agency Contact Person: Kevin Smith
Agency Phone Number: 260-415-3875 or 260-432-8661
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U890000648
NamUs Case Number: 4861
NamUs
Nancy Grace
FBI (archived)
Indiana State Police
Added: Prior to 2002; Last Updated: 5/12/19
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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