Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Female

• Located on September 6, 1999 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.
• Cause of death is undetermined, believed to be homicide.
• The estimated time of death is 30 - 90 days prior to discovery.

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 40 - 50 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'4"
• Distinguishing Characteristics: She had shoulder length brownish/red hair that may have been curly. There were evidence of a healed nose fracture. She was of slight to medium build.
• Dentals: She had poor dental health with a 40 percent overbite.. Dental records are available.
• Tattoos: She had a tattoo of a "Pachucco Cross" or what may have been a palm tree on the upper left shoulder.
• Clothing: None located
• Jewelry: A southwest sterling silver ring, size 4 1/2 with a turquoise stone, hoop earrings and a cheap "Lucky Star" watch with a brown leather band were found with the victim.

Left: Victim's Ring;  Center: Victim's Tattoo;  Right & Far Right: Victim's Watch

Case History
On September 6, 1999, police discovered the nude remains of an unidentified female in a field northeast of Angola, Indiana, approximately 2.5 miles east of Interstate 69. It appeared that the remains had been there for at least five weeks prior to being discovered. A bra was wrapped around her neck, indicating that the victim was possibly strangled.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Steuben County Sheriff's Department
Detective Dale Murray
260-668-1000

NCIC Number: U-890000648
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Information Source :
FBI Most Wanted
Indiana State Police

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