The Doe Network IDENTIFIED....IDENTIFIED....IDENTIFIED Artistic rendering of the victim; Victim's jewelry and grave Unidentified Female Date of Discovery: September 28, 1979 Location of Discovery: El Dorado County, California Estimated Date of Death: September 27, 1979 State of Remains: Not recognizable - Traumatic injuries Cause of Death: Homicide Physical Description ** Listed information is approximate Estimated Age: 35-40 years old Race: White Gender: Female Height: 5'2" to 5'4" Weight: 115-130 lbs. Hair Color: Dark brown, graying, wavy and of medium length. Eye Color: Brown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tracheatomy scar. Surgical scar inside left elbow. Non-surgical scars on inside of both knees. Dentals: Available. Fingerprints: Available. DNA: Samples submitted - Tests not complete Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: Lavender T-shirt, Levi bell bottom pants, and leather sandals with a leather strap across the arch. Jewelry: Gold wedding band with balk scroll inscribed with, "To Mac From PNB." Timex wristwatch with a leather band. Yellow metal two-strand chain bracelet. White metal ring with a floral setting with a clear square stone. White metal ring with a round green stone. Yellow metal chain necklace with a yellow metal chai (originally thought to be a deer) pendant (Hebrew for "life"). Additional Personal Items: Unknown Case History The editor of a local paper telephoned sheriff's deputies and told them he received anonymous information that a woman's body could be found in the picnic area of Sugar Pine Point State Park on the western shore of Lake Tahoe. Sheriff's deputies found the woman, who had struggled for her life as she was beaten to death. It is possible that she had been moved to the place where she'd been found. The people who anonymously reported finding the body were located by investigators but not held as suspects. Some of the tips received later in the case included the allegations that the slain woman had lived at a South Lake Tahoe motel and that she had won a lot of money playing keno just before she was killed. Detectives checked out big money winners at local casinos, but did not find any useful leads. A piece of her jewelry may prove useful in identifying her. She was wearing a chai necklace (previously thought to be a deer pendant). In Hebrew, a chai is a word and symbol meaning "life." It is also believed that her wedding band may indicate that she is Jewish. She is buried in the county cemetery as "Unknown Female." Investigating Agency(s) If you have any information about this case please contact; Agency Name: El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Agency Contact Person: N/A Agency Phone Number: 530-621-5703 Agency Name: El Dorado County Coroner's Office Agency Contact Person: N/A Agency Phone Number: 530-621-5655 Agency Case Number: LE: L79-7557 or EG7907557; ME: 79-0229 NCIC Case Number: N/A NamUs Case Number: UP #11922 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Information Source(s) NamUs J Weekly Unsolved in the News