Reconstructions of the victim by the University of South Florida; Victim's shoes.
Reconstructions of the victim by the University of South Florida; Victim's shoes.
Date of Discovery: August 13, 1973
Location of Discovery: Village of Tank, Black Creek Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Estimated Date of Death: 24-48 hours prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable due to insect/animal activity
Cause of Death: Unknown, treated as suspicious
Estimated Age: 18-40 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Height: 4'10" to 5'2"
Weight: 100 lbs.
Hair Color: Black or very dark brown pulled back in a 2" ponytail.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: None noted.
Dentals: Available. Partial upper plate containing six (6) teeth.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing: Blue/green shorts, a pink blouse with white lace and blue bedroom slippers with a blue and green floral pattern.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Yellow and green blanket, a safety pin.
The decedent was discovered along Interstate 80 westbound, near mile marker 250 in the Village of Tank in Black Creek Township.
Her body was wrapped in a yellow-green blanket, fastened at the legs with a safety pin. The remains were doused in sulfuric acid.
She was exhumed in September 2016 for additional examination.
Agency Name: Luzerne County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Thomas McAndrew
Agency Phone Number: 570-825-1664
Agency E-Mail: thmcandrew@state.pa.us
Agency Case Number: S08-0005332
Agency Name: Pennsylvania State Police
Agency Contact Person: Corporal Brian Noll
Agency Phone Number: 570-459-3890
Agency E-Mail: BNoll@pa.gov
Agency Case Number: S8-0005332
NCIC Case Number: U930004422
NamUs Case Number: 8924
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Added:1/1/2005; Last Updated: 07/02/2024
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