Artistic rendering of the victim (Master Sgt. James Morissey)
Artistic rendering of the victim (Master Sgt. James Morissey)
Date of Discovery: January 21, 2006
Location of Discovery: Brooklyn, Madison County, Illinois
Estimated Date of Death: 2003 to 2005
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 18-30 years old
Race: White, possibly Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'0" to 5'5" (most likely 5'3")
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Healed fracture of the right foot.
Dentals: Available. Four premolars were taken out prior to death, likely representing orthodontic treatment.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Samples submitted - Tests not complete.
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Found near the remains is what appears to be a colostomy bag.
Hunters located the victim's skeletal remains on Norfolk Southern Railroad property in the 100 block of West St. Clair Avenue. The remains were scattered across the ground in a densely wooded area. No evidence of burial was observed.
Agency Name: Illinois State Police
Agency Contact Person: Special Agent James Walker
Agency Phone Number: 618-346-3765
Agency Name: St Clair County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 618-233-4442
Agency Case Number: ME: 06-10871CL
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: UP #12167
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Added: 9/18/2006; Last Updated: 5/10/2019
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