Reconstruction by Carl Koppelman; decedent's jumpsuit. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Reconstruction by Carl Koppelman; decedent's jumpsuit. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Date of Discovery: March 27, 1977
Location of Discovery: San Bernardino County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 1-2 weeks prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Undetermined
Estimated Age: 30-55 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 120 to 125 lbs.
Hair: Black, medium length, with slight gray
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Appendectomy scar on abdomen. Pierced ears. Dark complexion.
Dentals: Available. A dental examination was conducted and the teeth were charted, but no X-rays were taken.
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Dark blue, short-sleeve, denim jumpsuit, size 13; white bra; two pair of underpants. White shoes, White Bond, size 6.5, with laces on the side, and turquoise socks. A green, wool coat was found nearby and contained several personal items.
Jewelry: Small, turquoise earring (pierced, left); white metal chain necklace, with a Maltese cross. Yellow metal, wrist bracelet with pendants, a fish lure object (left wrist); a metal barrette; a yellow metal watch.
Additional Personal Items: Pack of razors, piece of pencil, three matchbooks (from "Zack's" in Sausalito).
On March 27, 1977 the body of a woman was found in the foothills north of Sycamore Heights residential area (east side of Cook Canyon, approximately 3000 foot level, Highland).
It was apparent that the body had been in this location between one and two weeks.
The cause and manner of death could not be determined. Although no trauma was present, leading to the possibility that exposure caused her death, homicide cannot be ruled out.
She was buried at San Bernardino County Cemetery (Samaritan Park at Grave #192-W).
Agency Name: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department - Coroner Division
Agency Contact Person: September Fonzi-Jones
Agency Phone Number: 909-387-2978
Agency E-Mail: coroner(at)sbcsd.org
Agency Case Number: 48925
NCIC Case Number: U145477960
NamUs Case Number: 2504
Former Hot Case Number: 1226
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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