Reconstruction of the victim by Carl Kopplman. To view mortuary photographs of the victim, please click Photo 1 and Photo 2.
Reconstruction of the victim by Carl Kopplman. To view mortuary photographs of the victim, please click Photo 1 and Photo 2.
Date of Discovery: May 30, 1976
Location of Discovery: Nipton, San Bernardino County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Days
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Estimated Age: 18-30 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Hair Color: Reddish brown, shoulder length hair.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: No evidence of prior pregnancies. Residual of orange or pink nail polish on fingernails.
Dentals: Available. Two upper front teeth overlap, missing for wisdom teeth. No fillings or cavities.
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Not available - Insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing: Two-piece bathing suit, navy blue with white trim, "Carol Brant" brand.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located in a mineshaft near Interstate 15 and Cima Road in the remote Mojave desert near Nipton, California on May 30, 1976. Victim was shot in the back and dumped at location. Possibly transported there.
Agency Name: San Bernardino County Sheriff - Coroner
Agency Contact Person: September Fonzi-Jones
Agency Phone Number: 909-387-2978
Agency E-Mail: coroner@sbcsd.org
Agency Case Number: 47426
Agency Name: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Homicide Cold Case Team
Agency Contact Person: Robert Hunter
Agency Phone Number: 909-387-3589
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 387658-08 (H# 1976-149)
NCIC Case Number: U760572472
NamUs Case Number: 2503
NamUs
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Homicide Cold Case Team
Added: 9/24/08; Last Updated: 2/12/2020
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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