FBI facial approximation completed in 2019. Sketch of the decedent by Michael McNicholas; clay bust by Sergio Guerra; previous reconstruction. Items and clothing found on or near the remains, which may not be associated with the decedent.
FBI facial approximation completed in 2019. Sketch of the decedent by Michael McNicholas; clay bust by Sergio Guerra; previous reconstruction. Items and clothing found on or near the remains, which may not be associated with the decedent.
Date of Discovery: January 24, 2002
Location of Discovery: Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
Estimated Date of Death: Months prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Undetermined
Estimated Age: 20-40 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'3" to 5'5"
Weight: 100 lbs.
Hair: Black with reddish tone. Short and tightly curled.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: She was wearing a gray, long-sleeve Ralph Lauren shirt with the Polo Jeans Company logo on the left sleeve. A pair of black Results brand, denim jeans and size 4 Timberland boots.
Jewelry: At least one yellow-metal earring with a blue stone was found at the scene. It may not be associated with the decedent.
Additional Personal Items: Stuart Hall notebook with "Work Book" handwritten on it. Appears to have been cut down to a much smaller size. Miscelaneous papers, one reading "From your wife" in red ink and other words in a darker color. Liquor bottles/cans were also found at the scene, as well as food/candy wrappers, a cigarette pack and a bottle of motor oil. All of these items may not be associated with the decedent.
The decedent was discovered on January 24, 2002, by workers boarding up a vacant house in the 1400 block of West Third Street.
The state Medical Examiner could not determine the cause of death because of the advanced state of decomposition.
Agency Name: Delaware Div. of Forensic Science - Medical Examiner Unit
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 302-577-3420
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2002-N-0141
Agency Name: Wilmington City Police
Agency Contact Person: Martin Lenhardt
Agency Phone Number: (302) 654-5151
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: NCMEC
Agency Contact Person: Hal Brown
Agency Phone Number: 1-800-843-5678
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U910002196
NamUs Case Number: 6288
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Added:1/1/2004; Last Updated:02/20/23
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