Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Female

• The victim was discovered on February 19, 1982 near Stephenville, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana
• Estimated Date of Death: 3 Months prior to discovery
• Cause of Death: Blunt trauma to the head
• State of Remains: Partial Skeleton
• Formerly Hot Case 205

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 40-55 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'4".
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Previously injured nose, left rib, and three vertebra.
• Skeletal Findings: Antemortem trauma to the nose with remodeling in surrounding areas; antemortem fracture on left 7th rib; antemortem compression fractures on thoracic verts 5 through 7.
• Clothing: Western style green plaid shirt, size 12.
• Jewelry: Two rings, a 3 stone engagement ring and a gold ring with an emerald stone. She also had a pendant with a bull and a star.
• Dentals: Upper and lower jaw had no teeth during life; pronounced bone resorption and remodeling suggest a long-term denture wearer, though no dentures were recovered at scene.
• DNA: Complete - Profile available at state lab

Case History
The victim was located on the river side (Belle River) of the levee in a wooded area at the Nine Mile Board, off of Highway 70, near Stephenville, Louisiana on February 19, 1982.
The victim suffered a severe facial injury shortly before her death.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Mary Manhein
LSU FACES Lab
225-578-6084
225-578-4761
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St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Department
Captain Ginny Higgins
337-394-2577
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

LSU Case Number:
07-26

Source Information:
KATC.com
NamUs
LSU Faces Lab