Reconstructions of the victim and tattoo by Lois Gibson.
Reconstructions of the victim and tattoo by Lois Gibson.
Date of Discovery: June 30, 2005
Location of Discovery: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 1-2 weeks prior
State of Remains: Unknown
Cause of Death: Homicide
Estimated Age: 25-35 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 69 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown or black hair in 2" braids.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo on left wrist of a heart; tattoo on left hand of the initials "possibly IVY or IVV; horizontal scar in the suprapubic region.
Dentals: Available. Several dental fillings
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: White bra.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located at a vacant Goodyear store (now St. Mena's Tire and Auto Center) at 107 B Milby Avenue when the new owners of the property were cleaning the building in Houston, Texas on June 30, 2005. The body was found inside a 55-gallon barrel of used oil and filters. The building had been vacant for about two years after it had caught fire in 2002. Homeless people were known to routinely frequent the location.
Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Agency Contact Person: Sharon Derrick
Agency Phone Number: 713-796-6774 or 713-796-6858
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: ML05-1825
Agency Name: Houston Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 713-308-3600
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U480016733
NamUs Case Number: 3198
NamUs
Harris County of Forensic Sciences
Harris County Medical Examiner's Office
Added: 12/21/07; Last Updated: 12/20/17
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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