The Doe Network: Case File 507UFPA

The Doe Network:
Case File 507UFPA

Left: Tattoo on outer right calf Right: Tattoo of "HAL" on stomach

Unidentified Female

The victim was discovered on August 12, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Estimated Date of Death: Based on the clothing worn, the Medical Examiner’s Office estimates the subject may have been in the water since the late winter of 2003, or early summer of 2004.

Cause of Death: Drowning

Formerly Hot Case # 311

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 25-35 years old

Approximate Height and Weight: 5’ 5”; 133 lbs.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Her race is uncertain - maybe mixed race; tattoos: the letters HAL on her abdomen, and a Chinese character on her right calf.

Clothing: She was wearing men’s GAP brand top and bottom thermal underwear; men’s blue jeans (size w31 L32); ankle-high Converse sneakers with red or pink laces and trim (size 8).

Dentals: Available

Fingerprints: Not Available

DNA: Available

Case History
The victim was located in the Schuylkill River, at 61st and Passyunk Streets, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 12, 2004.
Around her neck was a red and blue lanyard with a keychain, initialed "PCOM," (possibly Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine), and four keys.
Officials at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine thought the keys might belong to one of the residents at Overmont House, a 12-story apartment building for senior citizens on the PCOM campus near City Avenue. One of the keys appeared to be the same make used in Overmont's mailbox system. Investigators tried the key in one box after another until they found one it fit. They went straight to the corresponding apartment unit. But the wheelchair-bound man who lived there said he did not recognize the woman whose body had been pulled out of the Schuylkill. He did not know anyone named "Hal," or anyone who was missing. Investigators have found no reason to question his veracity.

Left: Red and blue lanyard with keychain Right: Converse sneakers

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
City of Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office
215-823-7472
or
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Special Victim Unit
Long Term Missing Persons
215-685-3257 / 3258
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number: MEO# 04-3418

Agency Case Number: DC#04-12-064862

NCIC Number:
N/A
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Philadelphia Police Department
City of Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office
Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations

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