TX TX - Houston, Blk Fem 20-30, UP1468, by roadside beneath barbed wire fence, scarf, clothes, Oct'80

[Moonwalker9]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case NumberML80-5806
Demographics
SexFemale
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Possible Nickname--
Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 30
Estimated Age Range (Years)20-30
Estimated Year of Death1980
Estimated PMI3 Months
Height4' 9"(57 inches) , Estimated
WeightCannot Estimate
Circumstances
TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date FoundOctober 16, 1980
NamUs Case CreatedMay 5, 2008
ME/C QA ReviewedMay 6, 2008
Location Found Map
Street Address15100 I-45 NorthHouston, Texas
CountyHarris County
GPS Coordinates29.978983N , -95.421875W
Circumstances of RecoveryDecedent found partially decomposed on roadside beneath barbed wire fence
Details of Recovery


Inventory of RemainsAll parts recovered
Condition of RemainsNot recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Physical Description
Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair Descriptionblack hair, short braids
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye Color--
Right Eye Color--
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing
Multi colored head scarf, long sleeve blue and white pull over shirt, size medium, blue denim pants size 5/6 with large orange colored embroidered flowers on rear pockets, white bra, red bikini underwear
On the Body

STREET VIEW, guess this place looked diffrent back then

Google Maps

 

[Melt71]

No ruleouts in this case - Namus says she is a Black female, but DoeNetwork says she is possibly of mixed Black and Indian, or Asian heritage.

www.doenetwork.org/cases/477uftx.html

Victim's Clothing

Date of Discovery: October 16, 1980
Location of Discovery: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 3 months prior
State of Remains: Decomposed Remains
Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 20-30 years old
Race: Black; May be admix of black and Indian or Asian heritage.
Sex: Female
Height: 4'8" to 4'10"
Weight: 90 to 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Black hair with many small braids over entire head.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available One or More Teeth Present, Restorations, Upper Jaw Present, Lower Jaw Present, areas of bone loss associated with remote periodontal problems.
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available in CODIS

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Black hair with many small braids over entire head. Clothing: White head scarf with red, black and blue leaf design, long sleeve blue and white Madra pullover shirt (medium), Fad blue jeans (size 5/6) with large orange colored embroidered flowers on rear pockets, white bra, red bikini underwear, and carrying a large woven rope style handbag.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery​

The victim was located on October 15, 1980 along an unpaved road at 15100 I-45 North Houston, Texas. The body was found on roadside beneath barbed wire fence.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Agency Contact Person: Deborrah Pinto
Agency Phone Number: 832-927-5000
Agency E-Mail: meoidunit(at)ifs.hctx.net
Agency Case Number: ML80-5806

Agency Name: Harris County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 713-221-6000
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 94395

NCIC Case Number: U-440003282
NamUs Case Number: 1468
Former Hot Case Number: N/A

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
Texas Department of Public Safety
Harris County of Forensic Sciences

Admin Notes​

Added: 1/27/2006; Last Updated: 12/30/21

 

[Melt71]

Perhaps Emmetta Dumas (not in Namus) who was abducted in Alabama on 1 or 2 August 1980 (this UID's PMI is 3 months, which roughly fits). Though this would be a LONG way to take someone against their will. www.doenetwork.org/cases/4062dfal.html
www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/al-emmetta-dumas-32-fairfield-1-august-1980.571358/

 

[Beccalicious]

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