Reconstruction of the victim; victim's ring.
Reconstruction of the victim; victim's ring.
Date of Discovery: July 20, 1990
Location of Discovery: Jarvis Township, Madison County, Illinois
Estimated Date of Death: 2-3 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Homicide by stabbing
Estimated Age: 25-35 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4" to 5'6"
Weight: 230 to 130 lbs.
Hair Color: Auburn
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available. She wore an upper denture plate.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Clothing located near the victim included a pink Gelmart t-shirt with "Florida" and blue palm trees imprinted on the front; and Pebble Beach white sandals with side buckles, size 7.
Jewelry: White metal or silver ring with heart-shaped turquoise stone on the right ring finger.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was discovered in a bean field, approximately 40 feet north of Lebanon Road and just west of the Troy and O' Fallon Road.
She had been placed at the scene approximately two to three days prior to discovery. The cause of death was multiple stab wounds to her neck and torso.
There was no evidence of defensive wounds on the victim, indicating she did not fight her murderer(s).
What was thought to be evidence of a hysterectomy, indicates that the uterus has been removed as a part of extensive cutting, stabbing and mutilation, and that the killer may have removed the reproductive organs. It is believed she was sexually assaulted.
Agency Name: Madison County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Roger Smith
Agency Phone Number: 618-692-7478
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: Madison County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Lieutenant Leonard Suhre
Agency Phone Number: 618-692-7040 ext. 4819 or 618-692-6087
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1990-0216
NCIC Case Number: U437200318
NamUs Case Number: 14919
NamUs
Illinois State Police
BND
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 2/11/18
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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