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Date of Discovery: September 17, 1979
Location of Discovery: Benicia, Solano County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 4 weeks
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction. Head not recovered
One or more limbs not recovered
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'06"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Black/dark brown pubic hair. Average to muscular build
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Floral print bikini panties, pantyhose. Open-toed black leather shoe on left foot with 2" artificial woodgrain heel
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
A lower female torso and legs were found in the Carquinez Strait near E. 5th Street in Benicia.
Agency Name: Solano County Sheriff Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Brynne Caputo, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 707-784-7019
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 979-527-CCI-276
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 15567
Former Hot Case Number: Unknown
Added: 05/05/20; Last Updated: 05/05/20
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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