Sketch of Victim by David R. Wood. To view a postmortem photo of the victim, click here.
Sketch of Victim by David R. Wood. To view a postmortem photo of the victim, click here.
Date of Discovery: May 5, 1999
Location of Discovery: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: Same day
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Traumatic injuries
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 44 - 55 years old
Race: Caucasian or Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'0" - 5'1"
Weight: 145 - 155 pounds
Hair Color: Gray/Blonde/Red (shoulder length)
Eye Color: Hazel
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Fingernails and toenails were painted red
Dentals: Available (space between her two upper front teeth)
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Light blue pants held together with a blue elastic cloth belt made up of leather in the front and held in place by an ordinary silver-colored buckle, a pair of pantyhose, a white long-sleeve sweater, a white long-sleeve shirt with pleats in front of it (with an appearance of a tuxedo shirt), knitted orange underpants over a white elastic panty girde and under it was one pair of white panties, a white bra, a beige camisole or tank-like blouse with a V-shape neck, and a pair of size 9 black sandal-type "High Lites" shoes (toeless and backless with a low heel. Made in China).
Jewelry: One small gold earring with a tiny purple stone in left earlobe, small "Jordache" silver wristwatch, and a blackish aluminum crucifix on her neck
Additional Personal Items: "Ace" bandage on left ankle and left knee, large blue scarf with gold and blue flower designs, two small cloth bags attached to the bra (two similar bags are noted in the pockets of the pants), and a small purple star with a small orange pendant. Under the victim's white panties is a small piece of brown paper with the following written: Mrs. Sally L. Smith)
The victim was found outside of 215 Miller Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-Mail: [email protected]
Agency Case Number: 9936910
Agency Name: Essex County Prosecutor's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 973-621-4586
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 9936910
Agency Name: Essex County Medical Examiner Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 973-648-4500
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 07990986
NCIC Case Number: U213353503
NamUs Case Number: 1480
Added: 10/10/11; Last Updated: 3/10/2020
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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