Reconstructions of the victim (left by NCMEC), her clothing, and shoe.
Reconstructions of the victim (left by NCMEC), her clothing, and shoe.
Date of Discovery: April 11, 1976
Location of Discovery: San Fernando, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 2-7 days prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Homicide
Estimated Age: 16-26 years old (most likely around 20)
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'3" to 5'8"
Weight: 100 to 150 lbs.
Hair: Brown with traces of blond near the scalp. Extended to mid-back. Plucked eyebrows.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Slim build. A one-inch vertical scar located three inches below right kneecap. No tattoos noted, although decomposition had occurred.
Dentals: Available. Full silver cap on left upper first molar. Lower right front molar missing for some time.
Fingerprints: Available. At least three prints taken from the left hand. Right footprint also obtained.
DNA: Not available.
Clothing: Tan with multi-colored print "Styled in California" midriff blouse with rust-colored tree figures and long sleeves with elastic cuffs (size medium), purple bell-bottom trousers with 2-inch wide cuffs and two metal snaps and azipper in front ("Male" brand, made in USA), light green panties with "Thursday" embroidered in darker green stitching, black clog shoes with heavy leather straps and 4-inch high solid heels with 3/4 inch crepe soles. Found near the remains was a brown cotton suede "Londontown by Checkpoint" jacket with a white wool collar and cuffs (labeled "RN504858 Made in Taiwan"). No bra found.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The decedent was located in a remote canyon area 90 feet west of a paved portion of Lopez Canyon road. Investigators believe she was shot or stabbed to death.
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency E-Mail: idunit(at)coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1976-04631
Agency Name: LASD Homicide/Cold Case Unit
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-Mail: homicideops(at)lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 1976-01038-1254-011 / Jane Doe # 25
NCIC Case Number: U809763297
NamUs Case Number: 4452
NCMEC Case Number: 1106255
NamUs
NCMEC
LASD Homicide/Cold Case Unit (archived)
Added: 9/15/2007; Last Updated: 2/22/2024
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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