Vital Statistics

• Estimated Age: 20-35 years old.
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'0" to 5'4" and 110-130 lbs.
  She is described as petite.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Short brown hair (above shoulders)
  and unknown eye color. Fair-skinned.
• Marks, scars: Six-inch scar from a Caesarean section, a horizontal scar
  on her chin and a scar extending from her left wrist to the palm of her hand.
• Clothing: Plaid two-piece sunsuit described as blue with lavendar
  and peach stripes. The top is cropped.
• Dentals: X-rays are available. Teeth #4, #17, and #18 in a crossbite.
  Described as nice teeth in good condition.
• DNA: Sample available - Not yet submitted.
• Fingerprints: Partial available. Three fingerprints from the left hand
  and a thumb print.
• Other: She had been wrapped in a yellow "J.P. Stevens" sheet with a pattern
  including butterflies and green flowers. Her right arm was not recovered. Her shoe
  size is estimated to be about 6 to 6.5.

Case History
The victim's dismembered remains were found washed upon the beach between April 4th and 8th around the Rickenbacker Causeway and other Dade County waterways.
Her remains were found along with the dismembered remains of an unidentified male. While cause of death is unknown, the victim suffered a head injury made with a blunt object. It is believed that a saw was used for dismemberment. She was wrapped in a sheet and stuffed into a green plastic garbage bag.

Investigators have invested a lot of time and money into the case they've dubbed "Theresa Torso." A drawing and reconstruction of the victim was completed but neither is unavailable at this time.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Investigating Agency:
Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office
Sandra Boyd
1-305-545-2425
Email

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number: ME 1985-0971; LE 129191F; NamUs 7717

NCIC Number: N/A

Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
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