Reconstructions of the victim by NCMEC and the LASD; victim's rings.
Reconstructions of the victim by NCMEC and the LASD; victim's rings.
Date of Discovery: September 13, 1975
Location of Discovery: Compton, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Blunt-force trauma
Estimated Age: 14-17 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 4'11" to 5'2"
Weight: 90-110 lbs
Hair Color: Black, short and curly.
Eye Color: Brown.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: 1-1/2"scar on the instep of her left foot.
Dentals: Available (see LASD)
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available (see LASD)
Clothing: None.
Jewelry: Gold ring with a large black stone. Within the black stone was a gold-colored flower. Silver or white metal ring with a white stone and six green stones. A gold bracelet. A white metal or silver bracelet. Silver or white metal keychain necklace.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
On September 13, 1975 at approximately 11:15 p.m., she was discovered lying on the road, nude, in front of 745 W. Artesia Blvd. in Compton, CA. A passing motorist notified a security guard at a nearby business, who then notified police upon observing the victim's body.
The girl was shot in the head twice, rendering her unconcious. Her body was thrown from a moving vehicle; the trauma she sustained from this caused her death.
Despite that her body was found unclothed, there was no signs that she had been sexaully assaulted or raped. Toxicology tests showed there were no drugs or alcohol in her system.
The victim was cremeted in 1975.
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Coroner Investigator Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency E-Mail: IDUnit@coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1975-11050
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Sergeant Frederick D. Reynolds
Agency Phone Number: 323-533-1004 or 323-890-5500
Agency E-Mail: Fdreynol(at)lasd.orgA or homicideops@lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 18735
NCIC Case Number: U761532768
NamUs Case Number: 4458
NCMEC Case Number: 1107251
Former Hot Case Number: 651
NamUs
NCMEC
KTLA
LA County Coroners Office
Added: Prior to 2014; Last Updated: 2/12/2020
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
Return Home