AZ AZ - Tuba City, WhtFem Pre-50, UP114974, Found deceased after party at residence, Green eyes, Red bandana, Found on Tribal Land, Nov'23

[Hochman]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) (POSTMORTEM WARNING)

"The unidentified female was found to be deceased the night after a party at a residence in Tuba City, AZ."

Sex - Female
Race - White/Caucasian, Uncertain
Age Range - Pre-50 (likely much younger)
DBF- November 9, 2023
Location - Tuba City, Arizona
Condition - Recognizable
Found On Tribal Land - Yes

Height - 5' 2"(62 inches) Estimated
Weight - 132 lbs Measured

Hair Color - Blonde
Eye Color - Green

Clothing
- Gray Short Sleeve Shirt, Elephant & Flower Design
- Black Tank Top
- Gray Leggings
- 1 Gray Sock, 1 Black Sock
- Black Shoes

Accessories
- Red Bandana
- Pink Hair Tie

 

[Hochman]

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Postmortem Picture

Spoiler: POSTMORTEM

 

[bombardier]

I can't find a single news article/SM post about this girl... I'm wondering why the lack of interest here?
I'm guessing the party host has already been questioned and has no idea who she is. I guess it's not unusual for strangers to show up to a big party, but usually you'd go in groups, and someone would notice when you don't make it home.
I would put her age at 16-30 IMO, though its hard to tell postmortem with all the livor mortis. Speaking of which, her livor makes me believe she likely died face down. The lack of phone/ID is confusing, because when going out to a party i think most young people would remember their phone (to contact friends, call an uber) and ID (if they needed to buy more alcohol or club entry)

 

[victoriarobinson642]

I can't find a single news article/SM post about this girl... I'm wondering why the lack of interest here?
I'm guessing the party host has already been questioned and has no idea who she is. I guess it's not unusual for strangers to show up to a big party, but usually you'd go in groups, and someone would notice when you don't make it home.
I would put her age at 16-30 IMO, though its hard to tell postmortem with all the livor mortis. Speaking of which, her livor makes me believe she likely died face down. The lack of phone/ID is confusing, because when going out to a party i think most young people would remember their phone (to contact friends, call an uber) and ID (if they needed to buy more alcohol or club entry)

All I can think of is that maybe someone stole her wallet after finding her unresponsive?

 

[bombardier]

I was comparing her with serial runaway Hailey Coury and imo I don't think it's her, I found a few more pics on her FB page and I can't see anything that resembles the mole on the left temple of the UID.

Have you seen this child? Hailey Coury

Missing From: Mesa, AZ. Missing Date: October 30, 2023. Both photos shown are of Hailey..

www.missingkids.org

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Quick recon. I think she looks more like 20-35.

 

[LadyL]

so is there no cause of death?

 

[bombardier]

so is there no cause of death?

Nothing posted publicly. She is under the care of Coconino County ME's, who don't have a public case search, so the info would have to be requested, and may be sealed depending on the COD.

 

[LadyL]

Nothing posted publicly. She is under the care of Coconino County ME's, who don't have a public case search, so the info would have to be requested, and may be sealed depending on the COD.

so it could be anything - murder, overdose, natural causes
with any one of them, someone probably stole her phone and any i.d.

 

[bombardier]

I just requested her files (because I have FOIA requests I paid for a couple years back). Will report back with their response!

 

[ChatteringBirds]

How sad. I hope she's identified soon. I hope this case is handled with the upmost sensitivity toward her family, who I'd guess are out there worrying about her.

 

[Goecke]

Of note, Tuba City is Navajo land and is over 90% Native American. It's a very small, isolated town- It is pretty close to the Grand Canyon, though.

Tuba City, Arizona - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Did anyone at the party know her, or at least know of a possible first name/nickname? Given that they found her *after* the party at the residence, it seems most likely that she was found by someone who lives at said residence? Maybe LE knows more than they're making public.

 

[cvaldez1975]

MOO possible OD

 

[subaw0067]

MOO possible OD

Agree. Horrifying how common it’s become.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Kennedy Diamond?

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[subaw0067]

Kennedy Diamond?

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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Kennedy has a much broader forehead and a very different nose than the MP. MOO this is not Kennedy Diamond.

 

[callieghkat]

Imo, I think there is a high probability that Jane doe is at least partially of Native American ancestry. Tuba city is located pretty far from any other cities or towns and has a very small non-native population.

I worked on a reservation in the Dakotas and there were multiple people around Jane doe's age who were biracial but passed for Northern European. There were even a few families with two tribally enrolled parents that had multiple kids with dark blonde hair and hazel or green eyes.

 

[Hochman]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Added February 14, 2024 <modsnip>

 

[SassySquatch]

Edited. Nevermind. I see she’s a bit shorter than Chelsea.

Could blue eyes be mistaken for green post mortem? Chelsea Grimm Went missing two hours away from this.

 

[bombardier]

thank you mods for clarifying. she has NOT been officially (or verifiably) identified. I can post her autopsy report then.

Files on Case Number 23-711

Gabrielle Mendler made this request to Coconino County Health Department of Coconino County.

www.muckrock.com

Important bits:
-death due to mixed fentanyl, morphine, meth toxicity
-death ruled as accidental
-she had attended the party that night
-query self harm scars on left forearm
-teeth in poor condition (maybe living rough?)