The Doe Network: Case File 397UFPA

The Doe Network:
Case File 397UFPA

Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified Black Female

The victim was discovered on June 28, 1999 in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Estimated Date of Death: Six months to a year.

State of Remains:

Largely skeletonized and the soft tissue was mummified.

The cause of death was ruled homicide by strangulation.

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 18 - 35 years old

Approximate Height and Weight: 5'3 - 5'5"; 121 lbs.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Slender build. Black hair. The braided hairstyle in the sketch is accurate.

Dentals: Available

Clothing: Wearing black "Fubu" brand jeans, a brown, white and beige shirt and one black shoe on left foot, size 7 1/2. Gold chain, one gold earring (no description available).

DNA: Available

Fingerprints: Available Some of the fingers were intact, enabling police to check local fingerprint records, but that search yielded no leads.

Case History
The badly decomposed body of the victim was located in a basement door well, underneath plywood and debris, of 604 North Avenue, by workmen that were beginning repair and remodeling on the abandoned property.
Duct tape was located around the victim's neck.
Exact cause of death has not been determined, but considered to be caused by homicidal violence. Unable to determine if there were drugs or alcohol in the remains due to the level of decomposition.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Allegheny County Coroner's Office
412-350-4800
or
Medical Examiner's Office
412-350-4800
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

NCIC Number:
N/A
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
NCMA
Post Gazette 8/2/2000
Pittsburgh Tribune Review 7/9/07

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