Date of Discovery: September 19, 1973
Location of Discovery: Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 1973
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Homicide by ligature strangulation
Estimated Age: 22-28 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair: Black, kinky.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Left portion of right clavicle was shorter than the left clavicle as a result of previous injury.
Dentals: Available. No maxillary teeth; some fillings observed in lower-jaw.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: A white lace bra.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The victim was found near Indian Trail Ranch in Loxahatchee, Florida on September 19, 1973. She was strangled with an electrical cord that was still around her neck.
Agency Name: District 15 Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Michael Bell or Heron Ruiz
Agency Phone Number: 561-688-4575
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: ME G-49
Agency Name: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office - Cold Case Unit
Agency Contact Person: Capt. Talal Masri
Agency Phone Number: 561-688-3000
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 73-23753
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 1037
Former Hot Case Number: 157
Added: 2/27/07; Last Updated: 12/29/19
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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