Reconstructions of the victim.
Date of Discovery: November 25, 1993
Location of Discovery: Odessa, New Castle County, Delaware
Estimated Date of Death: Over 3 months prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Suspected homicide
Estimated Age: 20-45 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 5'1"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: She may have given birth at one point during life.
Dentals: Available. Tooth #13 is a diminutive tooth, 2/3 the normal crown dimension. Tooth #20 is rotated to the linual side. Teeth 23, 24, 25, 26 are slightly crowded. No staining or deposits indicative of tobacco use. Good dental health.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: None
Jewelry: None
Additional Personal Items: None
The victim was found in a shallow grave 3 miles northeast of Odessa, Delware in an overgrown field on state property known as the William J. Baxter Memorial Park, west of Delaware Route 9 and south of Vance Neck Road.
Agency Name: Division of Forensic Science Agency
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 302-577-3420
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: N-93-1195
Agency Name: Delaware State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 302-739-5901
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 0993-42788
NCIC Case Number: U695879247
NamUs Case Number: 2212
Added: 10/9/09; Last Updated: 8/3/22
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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