Doe Network

790UFFL - Unidentified Female


Reconstructions of the victim by Samantha Steinberg.

Date of Discovery: February 3, 1981
Location of Discovery: Watson Island, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by blunt-force trauma

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 12-26 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 90 lbs.
Hair Color: Black or brown; curly/kinky medium length. Some areas were bleached blond.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Some scars on the left side of her neck.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available. Gap between front teeth.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: White/beige shirt, Chic brand blue jeans, white bra and bikini underwear with the words "Rest Area Visitors Welcome."
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim was found lying on the grass in the Japanese Gardens on Watson Island, with multiple lacerations and bruises all over her body.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Brittney McLaurin
Agency Phone Number: 305-545-2400 or 305-545-2460
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1981-0422

NCIC Case Number: U156045629
NamUs Case Number: 7963
NCMEC Case Number: 1208434

Information Source(s)

NamUs
NCMEC
Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office

Admin Notes

Added: 3/9/11; Last Updated: 1/1/18


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** Listed information may be estimated.

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