Reconstructions of Victim

Unidentified White Female

• Discovered on October 3, 2000 in Homestead, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
• No definitive cause of death has been established.
• Estimated date of death: February 2000
• Mummified & Skeletal Remains

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 20-40 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'4"
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Strands of fine, medium brown hair were located. Average build. Her toe nails were painted with silver polish.
• Dentals: Available. A metal crown made of a material used only by eastern European dentists was found on the first molar on the left side. They indicate that the woman may have recently immigrated from Europe or traveled there, possibly as an exchange student. She has all 32 adult teeth, indicating that she was probably older than the late teens. Three fillings are in the teeth, but a couple of cavities in the upper molars showed that a dentist hadn't cared for her recently.
• Clothing: She wore a pair of socks.
• Other: Police think she may have been Eastern European/Russian.

Case History
The victim was found just behind the Giant Eagle on East Waterfront Drive, in a former railroad tunnel near the Homestead Waterfront.
Near a substantial congregation of Russian immigrants in that area of Homestead.

Unable to determine if there were drugs or alcohol in the remains due to the level of decomposition. No marks or scars suggesting violence could be seen.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Allegheny County Police
412-473-3000
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Homestead Police
412-461-7736
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Medical Examiner's Office
412-350-4800
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Case Number:
00-4395

NCIC Number:
U-340021582
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
The Pittsburgh Channel
PG News
NamUs