Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Female

• Located on August 3, 1969 near a quarry on Highway 1, south of Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California.
• The victim died from multiple stab wounds and a slit throat.
• Estimated date of death: July 29, 1969

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 16 - 25 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'2-5'4"; 120-130 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Shoulder-length brown hair dyed a reddish blonde; blue eyes. She had pierced ears. She wore silver nailpolish.
• Dentals: Available. She had current dental work and "buck teeth". 19 fillings done within the year or two preceding her death. Based on her dental work, investigators surmised that she may have come from abroad.
• Clothing: She was wearing brown sandals with a gold colored buckle, a dark blue blouse and what appeared to be homemade white pants decorated with a blue floral print (daisies with red center), they were hip hugger bell bottons. The clothing appeared consistent with that worn by youth during this time period. A black bra and pink bikini panties. She wore thin, horseshoe shaped, gold earrings.
• Fingerprints: Available. (Poor quality)

Pants Daisy Pattern and Victim's Bucked Teeth

Case History
The victim lay a few feet down an embankment, her body dragged there across dust and scrub brush and dumped behind a cluster of rocks within sight of old Highway 1.
Investigators believe she was killed there. She was stabbed numerous times.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department
Cold Case Unit
Detective Charles Cooley
805-681-4150
E-Mail

NCIC Number:
U-763720372
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information: Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department
The Associated Press