Reconstruction by Forensic Artist, Detective Mary Brazas

Unidentified White Female

• The victim was discovered on July 31, 1999 near Gallup, New Mexico
• Estimated Date of Death: 1-2 years prior to discovery
• Partial Skeleton

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 35-50 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'1"-5'7".
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Light brown/grey hair; left big toenail painted red in color.
• Skeletal Findings: Antemortem compression fracture of lumbar vertebra L5 (spine). Arthritic lipping of right patella (knee cap).
• Clothing: Short sleeve, tan-white, collared shirt with pocket over left chest and six button holes. Orange tag on shirt, "machine washable B6 XL"; overlying this tag is a brown tag, with letters "T2", followed by several dashes. Blue-grey, "Bugle Boy" pants with zipper. Recovered with her was a fitted sheet, white with blue, red and white stripes and flowered designs.
• Jewelry: Black and red, beaded, ankle friendship bracelet around left tibia and fibula; various earrings.
• Dentals: Available.

Earrings and Beaded Anklet Found with Remains

Case History
The victim was located on July 31, 1999 in a shallow grave, .25 miles north of exit 8 of I-40, west of Gallup, New Mexico.

Three blue, first-place ribbons, originating at the Stoddard County, Missouri County Fair and presented by the Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) in Stoddard County, were also found with the remains. The fair is held during September each year.

Evidence of a blunt force trauma prior to death, that broke bones in her rib cage and sternum. Toxicology showed no presence of drugs or alcohol.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
NM Office of the Medical Investigator
Peter Loomis
505-271-2381
Email
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NM Office of the Medical Investigator
Investigator Terry Coker
505-272-3053
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FBI - Albuquerque
Special Agent Diana Parker
505-889-1542
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Dexter (Missouri) Police Department
Detective Trevor Pulley
573-625-8914
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

NM OMI Case Number:
1999-03729

Source Information:
NamUs