Identified...Identified...Identified
Date of Discovery: September 13, 2019
Location of Discovery: Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
Estimated Date of Death: Several weeks prior to discovery, or possibly longer
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 2-5 years old
Race: White / Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Light brown, lightly wavy
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: An anthropological exam of her remains suggest that she likely suffered from chronic illness(es).
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Available
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Remains of a child were discovered at the Little Lass softball fields located across from Smyrna Middle and High Schools. She had likely been deceased for several weeks or longer prior to being placed at that site. It is unknown how she died.
Agency Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science
Agency Contact Person: Julia Vekasy, Chief Forensic Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 302-577-3420
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 2019-N-2518
Agency Name: Smyrna Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Bill Davis, Detective
Agency Phone Number: 302-653-3488
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U560033012
NamUs Case Number: 61582
NCMEC Case Number: 1368790
Added: 5/29/20; Last Updated: 5/29/20
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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