The Doe Network:
Case File 552UFTX

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Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified Black Female

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 25-55 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 64"; 5'4". 69 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown or black hair in 2" braids; brown eyes.
  • Marks, Scars: Tattoo on left wrist of a heart; tattoo on left hand of the initials "possibly “ IVY” or “IVV”; horizontal scar in the suprapubic region.
  • Clothing: White bra.
  • Fingerprints: Not Available
  • Dentals: Available several dental fillings
  • DNA: Available

Case History
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.

tattoo
Tattoos on left wrist and hand

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Harris County Medical Examiner
713-796-9292
or
Houston Police Department
713-308-3600

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

ME Case Number: ML05-1825

NCIC Number:
U-480016733
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Harris County Medical Examiner's Office

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