Reconstructions of Victim

Unidentified Female

• The victim was discovered on September 19, 1983 in Broward County, Florida
• Estimated Date of Death: Two to four weeks prior to discovery.
• Partially decomposed / skeletal Remains
• Homicide Victim, Strangled

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 14-19 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'0"-5'3"; 90-100 lbs. Small to medium build
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Possibly Native. Asian and Hispanic facial traits. Medium-length, brown/auburn hair. Eye color unknown. There were signs of previous fractures to her left ankle and right wrist. May have walked with a limp. She was wearing red or purple toenail polish. May have had a colostomy.
• Dentals: Available. She had a marked overbite and extensive dental work, including several fillings.
• Clothing/Jewelry: There was no clothing or identification near the bones, suggesting that her killer dumped her body nude. A gold chain with a seashell was found nearby.

Shell Necklace

Case History
A trucker discovered the victim along a canal on a remote stretch of U.S. 27 , 8 miles North of State Road 84, in West Broward County, Florida on September 19, 1983.
The driver stopped briefly along U.S. 27, noticed the bones and some hair behind a railing, and contacted police.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Broward County Sheriff's Office
954-321-4240
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Broward County Medical Examiner Office
Stephen Cina
954-327-6542
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Florida Missing Children Information Clearinghouse
1-888-356-4774
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
1983-1245

NCIC Number:
U-717148363
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Florida Missing Children Information Clearinghouse
Miami Herald, The (FL) July 8, 1984
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