667UFKY - Unidentified Female

Victim's boot and clothing

Date of Discovery: May 19, 1978
Location of Discovery: Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Traumatic Injuries
Cause of Death: Auto/pedestrian accident

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 25-45 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 4'10" - 5'6"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, straight hair, below shoulders
Eye Color: The victim's right eye was brown. Her left eye color is unknown.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: She had an Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD). Fingers and feet described as "well kept" in autopsy report. Most likely a smoker due to the pack of cigarettes in her possession.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available; Upper jaw was apparently completely shattered during the collision.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jeans. Insulated black jacket, size large, Big Smith brand. Blue/white short sleeve knit sweater. Yellow panties. White Playtex bra size 38-B. White athletic socks with red, white, blue stripes around top. Brown leather hiking shoes, Exersole brand.
Jewelry: Silver hair barette.
Additional Personal Items: Pack of Marlboro cigarettes, a yellow and a blue Bic lighter. She also carried a small coin purse containing $1.49

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim walked out in front of a truck on Interstate 65 in Bowling Green, KY.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Kentucky Medical Examiner's office
Agency Contact Person: Amy Burrows-Beckham
Agency Phone Number: 502-489-5209
Agency E-Mail: Amy.Burrows(at)ky.gov
Agency Case Number: 78-244 KSP

Agency Name: Warren County Coroner's office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 270-843-3111
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 78-244 KSP

NCIC Case Number: U425540432
NamUs Case Number: 955
Former Hot Case Number: 1229

Information Source(s)

NamUs

Admin Notes

Added: Prior to 2008; Last Updated: 10/14/17