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Images 1-3: Reconstructions of victim; Image 4: Victim's tattoo
Unidentified Female
Date of Discovery: January 29, 1994
Location of Discovery: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Summer of 1993
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial remains with soft tissues
Cause of Death: Homicide - Blunt force trauma to the head
Physical Description
** Listed information is approximate
Estimated Age: 12-18 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 4'11" to 5'2"
Weight: 105-115 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, cut short to 2" in length.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Left ear pierced twice, right ear once. Red painted acrylic fingernails. Small tattoo of a stylized, valentine type heart in blue ink on web of left hand, 1/4" in length (photo above).
Dentals: Available. The decedent had regular dental care. The decedent's bite was nearly perfect, possibly as a result of orthodontics. The acrylic restorations reflect a high concern for appearance by her primary caretakers. Third molars were unerupted.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: mtDNA available in FBI NMPDD.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Cotton pullover sweater with ribbed neck, cuffs and bottom (size Large), LiaWear 100% cotton, beige, horizontal, floral design (flowers in red and blue), Gap Sport black sweatpants with side pockets (size Medium).
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Case History
Two hikers discovered the victim's nude body in Pogonip Park, a wooded area near the University of California - Santa Cruz campus. Her clothing was found down trail in the opposite direction from the body.
The area where the body was found was used by the homeless for camping. Investigators discovered an abandoned tent with indications that someone may have been trying to destroy evidence and left suddenly.
Hair analysis indicated that she may have been in the Santa Barbara area within three months of her death.
Known by investigators as "Pogonip Jane," she is buried at the Soquel Cemetery on Old San Jose Road.
Investigating Agency(s)
If you have any information about this case please contact;
Agency Name: Santa Cruz County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Alan Burt
Agency Phone Number: 831-454-2985
Agency Name: Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detective Sgt. Alan Burt
Agency Phone Number: 831-454-2520
Agency Name: Santa Cruz Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Michael Hedley
Agency Phone Number: 831-420-5837
Agency Case Number: ME: 94-1085; SCPD: 94SC-37513
NCIC Case Number: U713702539
NamUs Case Number: UP #2261
Former Hot Case Number: 1207
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Information Source(s)
NamUs
Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office
Santa Cruz Police Department
Mercury News Archive
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