The Doe Network:
Case File 348UFCA

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Victim's false fingernails, red polish with flame design

Unidentified White or Hispanic Female

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 18-38 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'0".
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Long brown to auburn hair. Her fingernails were painted red with yellow flames. Eye color and weight could not be determined.
  • Clothing: A white colored, sleeveless, "No Boundaries" t-shirt, size small; blue denim, "ZANA DI" shorts with a design embroidered around the leg; dark-blue bikini top.
  • Jewelry: A 33 1/2 inch gold waist chain with a gold heart pendant; silver colored female brand wrist watch with "G&V" superimposed over it.
  • Fingerprints: No fingerprints could be obtained
  • Dentals: Fillings; dental chart and X-rays available at CA DOJ-MUPS (missing.persons@doj.ca.gov) or Coroner Division. Possible comparison with "smiling photographs" (showing teeth).
  • DNA: Complete - DNA Profile available in FBI NMPDD (refer to CODIS #BK-03-000458).

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Victim's waist chain, watch, bikini top and shorts

Case History
The victim was located off Bessemer Mine Road near S/R 247 in Lucerne Valley, CA. A highway worker found the woman buried in a shallow grave. The victim was wrapped in plastic and bound with duct tape.
Identity may only be established with dental X-rays and DNA.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner
David Van Norman
909-387-2978
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
01-7311; JK - Jane Doe #13-01 / 070103696

NCIC Number:
U-370002804
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
San Bernadino County Sheriff's Department
NamUs

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