The Doe Network:
Case File 64UFLA
Reconstructions of Victim
Unidentified
White/Hispanic Female
- Located on December 22, 1991 in Vinton, West Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana.
- She had been dead approximately two to three weeks prior to the discovery of her body.
- The victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
- Decomposed Remains
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 22 - 29 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'2 - 5'6" (64" est); 100 -115 lbs.
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Possibly Native heritage. Medium-length reddish brown hair. She had an extra vertebra and there was some evidence of back problems.
- Jewelry: A white metal ring, size 5 3/8, the face of the ring is a depiction of a bird, turquoise in color with a red tail worn on the little finger of the left hand. Some jewelry was found near the body and believed to be hers. A earring is gold plated. Both pieces appear to be similar to jewelry worn by the Native Americans or those in the Southwest United States.
- Skeletal Findings: Septa aperture right humerus; sternal body exhibits an anterior curvature; extra lumbar vertebra fused to sacrum.
- Fingerprints: Not Available
- Dentals: Available She has dental fillings that could help
identify her. 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.
- DNA: Pending
Victim's Jewelry
Case History
The victim was found December 22, 1991 lying in a wooded area in a driveway leading into a field near Vinton, just south of Interstate 10.
She may be from Texas or other points farther west.
Investigators
If you have any information concerning this woman's identity or the circumstances surrounding her death, please contact:
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Detective Ted Dupin
337-491-3700
OR
Mary Manhein
225.578.6084
Email
All information may be submitted anonymously.
Agency Case #:
CPCO-191-91;LSU 92-16
NCIC Number:
U-535636160
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information: Louisiana State University: FACES Laboratory
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
URDS
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