Reconstructions of the victim by LSU FACES; victim's jewelry.
Reconstructions of the victim by LSU FACES; victim's jewelry.
Date of Discovery: December 22, 1991
Location of Discovery: Vinton, West Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 2-3 weeks prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Homicide by multiple gunshots
Estimated Age: 20-32 years old
Race: Black with possible White, Native American and/or Hispanic admixture
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'6"
Weight: 100 to 115 lbs.
Hair: Reddish-brown, of medium length.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: She had an extra vertebra. Evidence of back problems: Septa aperture right humerus; sternal body exhibits an anterior curvature; extra lumbar vertebra fused to sacrum.
Dentals: Available. Tooth #3, silver amalgam occlusal and lingual surfaces; Tooth #14, silver amalgam lingual surface; Teeth #15 & 18, amalgam on occlusal surfaces; Teeth #1, 16, 17 and 32 not seen, may be antemortem loss or congenital absence.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Some jewelry was found near the body and believed to be hers: A white metal ring (size 5 3/8) worn on the little finger of the left hand. The ring's face depicted a bird, turquoise in color with a red tail. A gold-plated earring. Both pieces appear to be similar to jewelry worn by the Native Americans or those in the Southwest United States.
A passerby discovered the victim's decomposing remains off Gray Road near Vinton, just south of Interstate 10.
She may be from Texas or farther west.
Agency Name: LSU FACES Laboratory
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Ginesse Listi
Agency Phone Number: 228-578-3906
Agency E-Mail: glisti1(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 92-16
Agency Name: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detective Ted Dupin
Agency Phone Number: 337-491-3700
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: CPCO-191-9
Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: U9301001
NCIC Case Number: U535636160
NamUs Case Number: 1868
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