The Doe Network:
Case File 457UFAL

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Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Female

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 20 - 35 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'8"; 133 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Very long, reddish brown hair that appears to be her natural color; 2' in length; brown eyes. She wore heavy mascara. She had unshaven legs and armpits.
  • Scars, Marks: 2 scars on right big toe; irregular scar on lower left abdomen. She had a scar on her right foot indicating she had corrective surgery at one time. She had a Pigeon Breast Deformity (protrusion of chest over sternum, resulting in the appearance of a bowed chest, bird like. See below for example.)
  • Dentals: Available; 3rd molars on top/bottom of jaw missing, otherwise, teeth seemed to be in good shape.
  • Clothing/Jewelry: Low turtleneck beige blouse with zipper in back; navy blue corduoroy pants size 32/36. The name Cynthia Hanes was written in right pocket. She wore no undergarments or shoes. Silver chain with Celtic cross; gold necklace with no pendant; on ring finger she wore a silver metal ring with an orange/yellow stone & a heart-shaped ring with a rhinestone on it. Left 3rd finger she wore a ring with 9 small rhinestones. Casio watch in pocket set at EST.
  • Fingerprints: Available

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Case History
The victim was located 7:30 AM on April 17, 1982 about 250 feet off County Road 105 near Munford, Alabama off a field road just off the highway. It is believed that she died from a blow to the back of the head and had bruises indicating a struggle. She was possibly sexually assaulted. Evidence at the scene indicated that she had been killed at another location and dragged from a vehicle to the spot where she was found. Law Enforcement believes she may have been from the Atlanta, Georgia area or Germany.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Talladega County Sheriff's Office
Lt. Hubbard or Sgt. Green
256-761-2141
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

NCIC Number:
U-770017549
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
"Daily Home" newspaper article, April 21, 1982, Talladega, AL
The Talladega County Sheriff's Office

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