Reconstruction by Jane Wankmiller; victim's rings.
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Reconstruction by Jane Wankmiller; victim's rings.
Date of Discovery: February 10, 1987
Location of Discovery: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by stabbing
Estimated Age: 16-25 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 114 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown that had recently been highlighted blonde with reddish tints. It was styled in layers and tapered with a long nape.
Eye Color: Hazel or light brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Episiotomy scar. She had given birth within 8 weeks to a year before she died. She was still lactating.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing: Black bikini panties, well worn.
Jewelry: Two silver rings (both costume jewelry) - one with a thin band and a small roped round design and one larger with marquee cut center clear stone and surrounding round clear stones on steps. Both rings were worn on her left hand, the thin band on her pointer finger, the larger ring on her ring finger.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The victim's body was located in a landfill near Harper Avenue in Detroit. She had been stabbed to death, her throat slit and was likely sexually assaulted. Her body was exhumed in November 2014 in order to obtain a DNA sample, which later proved insufficient for profiling. In June 2018, investigators stated they would attempt DNA extraction a second time.
Agency Name: Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Quintina Glover
Agency Phone Number: 1-313-833-2504
Agency E-Mail: meohelp(at)waynecounty.com
Agency Case Number: 87-1243
Agency Name: Detroit Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Mike Russell
Agency Phone Number: 313-596-2260 or 1-800-649-3777
Agency E-Mail: [email protected](at)detroitmi.gov
Agency Case Number: 87-1243
NCIC Case Number: U235652234
NamUs Case Number: 8272
NCMEC Case Number: 1184291
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WXYZ Detroit (11/10/2014)
WXYZ Detroit (6/5/18)
Added: 1/1/15; Last Updated: 11/10/18
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