Reconstruction of the victim and clothing by Lois Gibson; original image of shirt; victim's jewelry.
Reconstruction of the victim and clothing by Lois Gibson; original image of shirt; victim's jewelry.
Date of Discovery: October 18, 1990
Location of Discovery: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 3-4 weeks prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Homicide by beating
Estimated Age: 18-25 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 4'11" to 5'1"
Weight: 100 to 120 lbs.
Hair Color: Possibly brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown.
Dentals: Unknown; mandible not recovered.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: A white, short sleeve, round neck pullover shirt, with dark bands around the sleeves and waist, with a black and white logo reading "Marines Sport" brand name Enchant. An image of a sailor was also imprinted on the front. She was also wearing blue, black and gray tie-dyed pants with the split legs pinned together, brand name Cucmonga size medium; tan bra brand name Young Option, size 34 and blush-colored pantyhose. The clothing was size 5.
Jewelry: One watch: gold-colored case with black face and roman numerals, black fabric band; one gold-colored ring with one large clear stone. It appeared she had probably worn rings on all of her fingers.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located in a drainage ditch at 9700 Beechnut in Houston, Texas on October 18, 1990 by children playing.
In 2008, prosecutors charged Terrence Tyrone Johnson with the murder. Johnson, who is serving a life sentence for another murder, confessed to the homicide after undergoing a religious experience.
Police suspect the woman's name may have been Cassandra and that she lived in the area.
Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Agency Contact Person: Sharon Derrick
Agency Phone Number: 832-927-5000
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: ML90-6864
Agency Name: Houston Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 713-837-0311
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 109511790J
Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: U9207015
NCIC Case Number: U430004176
NamUs Case Number: 963
NamUs
TXDPS
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
KHOU (archived)
Houston Chronicle (10/19/90)
Added: Prior to 2005; Last Updated: 6/18/19
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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