Left to right: Facial reconstruction; Cameo on blouse; Dragon on pendant; Bird on pendant (opposite side); and digitial enhancement of t-shirt logo (mouse over to enlarge)
Left to right: Facial reconstruction; Cameo on blouse; Dragon on pendant; Bird on pendant (opposite side); and digitial enhancement of t-shirt logo (mouse over to enlarge)
Date of Discovery: April 9, 2000
Location of Discovery: Falls County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: Mid-1980s to possibly early 1990s
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 25-45 years old
Race: Hispanic with possible Asian admixture
Gender: Female
Height: 4'7" to 5'3"
Weight: Unknown, but petite.
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Numerous articles of clothing were found with the remains, including a long-sleeved light-colored shirt with ruffles around the neck, a light-colored blouse with a cameo sewn on at the bust line, two light-colored polyester scarves, a light brown sweater, a t-shirt with "USA 1984", a short-sleeved pink “Jody-” brand blouse, a black & gray striped skirt (and matching shirt) with Oriental symbols and the number 9 on the tag, and a pair of size 4 “Maidenform-” brand underwear.
Jewelry: Also found with the remains was a yellow metal necklace with a heart charm which had a dragon on one side and a bird on the opposite side (not a locket).
Additional Personal Items: None.
On April 9, 2000, fishermen found a skull at the edge of a pond on County Road 451, approximately five miles from Interstate 35 in Falls County, just south of Waco. Additional remains were discovered with clothing and other personal items, and foul play is suspected in the woman’s death.
A DNA profile has been developed from the bones recovered; however no matches have been made to any known missing person case. It is possible this woman was never officially reported missing.Among the items found with the remains was a gold pendant, featuring a fire-breathing dragon on one side and a bird on the other side. According to research done by investigators, the images on the necklace may be a depiction of the dragon and phoenix myth, common in Asian culture.
Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person:Missing Persons Clearinghouse / mpch@dps.texas.gov
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency Case Number: U0802020
Agency Name: Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science
Agency Contact Person:Deputy Chief Death Investigator Casey Gould
Agency Phone Number: 214-920-5900
Agency Case Number: JP1267-00 00-04-0109
Agency Name: Falls County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person:Sheriff Joe Lopez / joe.lopez@co.falls.tx.us
Agency Phone Number: 254-803-2912
Agency Case Number: JP1267-00 00-04-0109
NCIC Case Number: U590019859
NamUs Case Number: UP #3514
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Added: 5/6/2008; Last Updated: 9/10/2023
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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