The Doe Network:
Case File 588UFCA

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Jewelry

Unidentified White Female

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 16-20 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: Very thin and small build.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Blonde hair.
  • Dentals: Available.
  • Jewelry: A gold metal chain, with a small gold charm, with "14K gold" inscribed on it.

Case History
The victim was located at 13707 Little Tujunga Canyon Drive, Crescenta Valley, CA. She was found inside an abandoned trailer which had been set on fire. She was burned beyond recognition and had a wire wrapped around her neck and a hose inserted in her vagina.
Suspect Melvin Smith was arrested and sentenced to 25 years. He admitted that he picked the victim up at Sepulveda and Ventura Boulevard, sometime after 0400 on the morning of the murder. The suspect admitted beating the victim until she did not move anymore. The crime was committed in an abandoned trailer at location.

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Trailer

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
LASD Homicide Cold Case Unit
Detective Richard C. Kennerly
323-890-5500
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
Jane Doe # 56; LASD 1983-01873-1251-011; Coroners 83-07963

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

Source Information:
LASD Homicide Cold Case Unit

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