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Case File 248UFNJ

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Unidentified White Female

  • Discovered on August 8, 1986 in Buena Vista Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey.
  • Estimated Date of Death: August 8, 1986
  • Cause of Death: Homicide by asphyxiation
  • State of Remains: Recognizable Face

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 16-26 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'4"-5'7"; 110-120 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Short, wavy, brown hair. Both ears pierced once.
  • Clothing: Wearing blue, long-sleeve Varsity House pullover sweater, Sergio Valente blue jeans and size 8 gray high top sneakers, with the brand name Dancercize.
  • Fingerprints: Available
  • Dentals: Available. Orthodontic brackets present indicating prior braces or retainers. It is believed the dentist who installed brackets learned in a school from the Midwest. Tooth 8 upper right central incisor, pre mortem loss or decay. Root canal treatment on teeth 3 and 24.
  • DNA: Complete - Profile available at state lab

Case History
The victim was found in a wooded area of Buena Vista Township, New Jersey on August 8, 1986. She was fully clothed with her hands bound. Numerous nonlethal stab wounds were found on the body.
A high concentration of sulfuric acid had been poured on victim's face and chest.
The Newtonville section of this rural community is densely wooded and sparsely populated.


Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
New Jersey State Police
Detective II Darrin Pulman
609-561-1800 X3353
Email
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Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office
609-645-5908

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

NJSP Case Number:
A09086522

ME Case Number:
01860519

NCIC Number:
U-209133615

Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
New Jersey State Police
NamUs
FBI


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