The Doe Network: Case File 177UFIN

The Doe Network:
Case File 177UFIN

Reconstructions of Victim The last two sketches by Sheila E. Smith Michigan State Police - Lansing

Unidentified White and/or Hispanic Female

Located on December 29, 1996 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana

Cause of death hasn't been determined, but homicide is likely.

Date of Death: 1 to 2 years

Skeletal Remains

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 20 - 35 years old

Approximate Height and Weight: 5'3"-5'7"; 130 lbs.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Medium length brown hair. She had no previous broken bones.

Clothing: No clothing.

AKA: Authorities refer to her as "Madison"

Dentals: She had excellent dental hygiene. No Upper Lateral Incisors (genetic trait). Just one filling.

DNA: DNA pending

Case History
The victim was located by hunters just 6/10 miles from US Highway 31, pasture is overgrown with thick brush, at the foot of a power pylon on December 29, 1996.

The terrain in this area is very rough and is only accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles. This area is about three miles south of South Bend, Indiana.

Authorities have checked the dentals and found this unidentified person not to be Peggy A Davis, 1336DFIL from Illinois, nor Cindy Lesko, 1072DFMI nor Margaret Sherman, 1316DFIN, nor Wendy R Smith, 1441dfon, nor Rene M Roof, 396dfca, nor Anjanette Piotrowski, 1504dfny, nor Melissa Crabill, 1281dftx, nor Brenda Snouffer, 1288dffl, nor Jodi Sue Huisentruit, 1326dfia, nor Melissa Clifton, 1335dffl. Info added at the request of police.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
South Bend Police Department
Homicide Unit
Sgt. Tom Cameron
574-235-5009

Agency Case Number:
115327

NCIC Number: U-991403077
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Child Protection Education of America
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Southbend Tribune
South Bend Crime Stoppers

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