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Reconstruction of Victim
Unidentified White Female
- The victim was discovered on September 19, 1982 in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
- Estimated Date of Death: Weeks prior
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 25-35 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'2-5'5"; 115 lbs.
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair. Red polish on toenails. Uterus removed; hysterectomy.
- Dentals: Available
- Clothing / Jewelry: Wrangler blue jeans; blue quilted Mao / peasant style padded jacket, floral pattern, purple, yellow and blue. Purple halter top blouse and pink lace panties. Hollow heart shaped silver colored pendant. Horn shaped or chili pepper shaped pendant.
- Fingerprints: Not available.
- DNA: mtDNA Profile available in FBI NMPDD
Case History
The victim was located on the Northwest bank of San Juan River, at the New Mexico / Colorado border, South of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. An autopsy indicated the victim had been strangled.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator
505-271-2381
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Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (CO)
970-264-8450
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number:
1982-03859
Source Information:
NamUs
FBI
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