Unidentified White Female

• The victim was discovered on November 2, 1973 in Between Park City and Cave City, Barren County, Kentucky
• Estimated Date of Death: 2-3 months prior to discovery
• Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to chest
• State of Remains: Decomposed

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 35 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'7"-5'8"; 140-150 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Auburn hair shoulder length. Reddish-brown body hair. The fingernails of her left hand were painted with ivory nail polish.
• Personal Effects: A key ring was found near the scene and had a key to a GM vehicle, 1969 ignition.
• Clothing: White cotton v-necked dress with blue horizontal stripes, elastic waist and front buttons; heavy support stockings; pink panties with lavender polka-dots; bra with prosthetic inserts "falsies".
• Fingerprints: Not Available
• Dentals: The middle incisor teeth of maxilla are missing postmortem.
• DNA: Not Available

Case History
The decomposed remains of the victim were located alongside Interstate 65 near Cave City, Kentucky on November 2, 1973.

The body was found 100 feet west of the southbound lane of I-65, 7/10 of a mile north of Park City.

She died from a gunshot wound and her body was found stashed in a small ravine just off of the interstate.

Map of Cave City, KY US

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Kentucky Medical Examiner
Dr. Emily Craig
502-564-4545 extension 223
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
ME-73-22

NCIC Number:
U-501273408
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Unidentified Decedent Reporting System
Kentucky State Police