Reconstruction of the decedent.
Reconstruction of the decedent.
Date of Discovery: June 16, 1997
Location of Discovery: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 24 hours prior
State of Remains: Burned
Cause of Death: Smoke inhilation
Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'1" to 5'5"
Weight: Unknown, but of small build.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available. Dental fillings. The left maxillary arcade from tooth #1-7 was destroyed by fire. Teeth #14 and 15 have amalgam fillings, occlusal surfaces.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: Unknown.
Jewelry: Investigators found a white metal ring containing an amethyst with a white stone on each side.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The decedent's body was discovered in a burned out warehouse on June 16, 1997.
The former ice house in the 2200 block of Clio Street burned June 15. But it was not until the next day that utility workers discovered the body as they searched through the debris.
Agency Name: Orleans Parish Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 504-658-9660
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: CO-1674
Agency Name: LSU FACES Laboratory
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Ginesse Listi
Agency Phone Number: 228-578-3906
Agency E-Mail: glisti1(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 97-12
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 865
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LSU FACES
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Added: Prior to 2002; Last Updated: 5/2/19
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