TX TX - Weatherford, near I-20, WhtFem 35-55, 227UFTX, wig & glasses in purse, Sz 7 shoes, Oct'98

[Deulino]

While I don't believe that the victim was transgender, I'll just add my two cents. In case of people taking hormones very early in life, the effects can be very surprising. I knew a transgirl whos started taking hormones very early in life and you'd never believe how her entire body used to look feminine (besides her face).

90s and 80s were a tough time to be trans and I can't imagine any of transport folk having a lot of opportunities to earn a decent living.

 

[Mors_Et_Vita]

Hi all,

I was browsing "The Doe Network" the other day and I wanted to discuss three obscure cases that stuck out in my mind, and explain why they resonated with me.

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1117UMOH. 1117UMOH Unidentified black male, found in 1991 in Ohio. Aged between 18-21, COD unknown.
In his right sneaker was a note that read:

"For Daddy
We can't wait to see you!
Love
Cynthia and Boo Boo
Miss You"

I think what leapt out at me from this case was the note, which is, needless to say, utterly heartbreaking. Also, the case seems rather solvable compared to the many other John Doe cases. The letter suggests he had people in his life who truly cared about him and noticed him when he was gone. The inclusion of the name "Cynthia" could have been helpful to police as interviewing women named Cynthia in that area could have led to the identity of this young man.

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227UFTX. 227UFTX Unidentified white female, found in 1998 in Texas. Aged between 30-50, COD apparent suicide by gunshot.

What makes this case unusual to me is the method in which she chose to take her life: gunshot suicides are common with males but much less so with females. It makes me sad, because this woman clearly was struggling so much with life she wanted the most lethal way out possible.

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And finally, possibly the most gut-wrenching:

3072UMPEI 3072UMPEI Unidentified male victim, race unknown, found in 2015 on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Newborn, COD undetermined but investigated as homicide.Found with him was a towel with a frog emblem on it.

When I looked at that frog, I wanted to cry. It is just so sad and frustrating. Someone cared about this tiny baby enough to gift that adorable towel to him, yet he remains unknown. This case is so recent too. Why is it not solved?

 

[Otterly]

When it comes to 227UFTX, what stands out to me is: "Dentals: Available. She had some distinctive dental work, including a gold foil filling. She had $30,000-$35,000 worth of extensive dental work done, the work was of very high quality; gold foil fillings with porcelain veneers."

So, at some point in her life this lady had access to enough money for "very high quality" dental work. The profile also mentioned : "Sutures in her pelvic region possibly suggest a hysterectomy. Either two breast implants or prosthetic breasts. Her bra was a "pocket bra" with a facing on the inside to hold prosthetic breasts. This may suggest a possible mastectomy." Prosthetic breasts and implants aren't cheap either. But on the other hand, the things found with her (wind suit, "very inexpensive" glasses, blue shoulder bag) don't seem to be expensive or fancy. I quickly looked up "Natural Comfort white athletic shoes " and the prices ranged from $50-70 USD, so not that expensive either.

There could be any number of factors that led her to make the decision she took. But, I could see this being related to a break up from a wealthy partner or being cut off (financially and emotionally) from a well off family. At least it's less tragic than another thought that crossed my mind when I read about her having pelvic sutures indicative of a possible hysterectomy. 35-55 years old is usually the age women are well into having families and raising children (even more so in the 90s, more women are waiting to have kids in recent years). If she had her hysterectomy young, she may have never had the chance to have children. I also imagine not being able to have children would have been an additional obstacle to attracting family minded men and reaching her presumed ultimate goal, marriage...

 

[curlsue24]

Hi all. I'm new to websleuths and sleuthing, in general. But this case struck me. I, like a few of you, have considered the assumed large medical/emotional factors (potential breast cancer survivor, plus what sounds like a somewhat recent hysterectomy) may have led to this person's suicide, having lost what physically connects you to your womanhood and the inability of having future children. Also, if she had recently had any radiation therapy, it might explain the reason the tags were cut out of her clothes to prevent any irritation to sensitive skin.
I've come across several names that could be a match. Most notably,

Katherine Cecelia Winslow
Katherine Cecelia Winslow – The Charley Project

Who has some physical similarities to the victim image recreation:

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Other missing persons that could fit are:

Anna Stefanatos (she had delusions that included being part of "missions" which could explain the use of disguises, and if she had been institutionalized earlier on she could possibly have had a forced sterilization/hysterectomy)
MD - MD - Anna Stefanatos, 44, Elkton, 11 June 1996

Betty Jean Glovak Flurry (who was mentioned earlier in this thread, and is noted to have surgical scars on both breasts)
The Doe Network: Case File 811DFCA

Julia Lynn Fulgenzi (not much here, age and timeline fit)
MI - MI - Julia Fulgenzi, 32, River Rouge, 28 Jan 1998


What do you think?

 

[carbuff]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

MP2078 Susan Adams 09/30/1990 Idaho ID
MP787 Elizabeth Allen 02/23/1993 Island WA
MP8363 Teresa Barnett 08/07/1987 Harrison TX
MP1798 Elizabeth Bryant 09/30/1993 Virginia Beach VA
MP17621 Wendy Byron 08/26/1978 Los Angeles CA
MP7262 Wilda Cross 03/23/1992 Webster LA
MP12267 Stephanie Fladgard 10/18/1996 Douglas CO
MP29364 Judy Foster 09/08/1990 Van Zandt TX
MP4934 Rose Gayhart 03/14/1985 Lee FL
MP4453 Traci Kelley 06/06/1996 Tarrant TX
MP4152 Tina Ledet 12/18/1993 Jefferson LA
MP4405 Jordan Loucks 01/06/1996 Ector TX
MP1864 Mary Miller 06/20/1979 Utah UT
MP4521 Bonnie Schultz 07/04/1997 Marion IN
MP7073 Agnes Shoe 06/26/1979 Schenectady NY
MP1839 Nancy Snow 11/06/1980 Anne Arundel MD
MP42 Sandra Sollie 05/23/1994 Wayne NY
MP7636 Deborah Taylor 09/11/1994 Virginia Beach VA
MP5611 April Vlk 09/17/1991 Beaufort SC
MP9850 Margaret Walden 07/01/1982 San Diego CA
MP1117 Vernette Wester 11/22/1985 Maricopa AZ
MP2383 Sherri White 02/14/1990 Fairbanks North Star AK
MP2717 Charlene White 11/17/1997 San Bernardino CA
MP1383 Joyce Yost 08/11/1985 Weber UT

 

[theshadow45]

Weatherford Jane Doe has been unidentified for 22 years today.

 

[Koukla17]

Anyone think she could be a match?
Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Her nickname is Mindy. She has several fillings in her molars and a hysterectomy scar on her abdomen.

Melinda Kay Mele – The Charley Project

FL - FL - Melinda 'Mindy' Mele, 42, Vero Beach, 1 Aug 1998

 

[Koukla17]

Anyone think she could be a match?
Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Her nickname is Mindy. She has several fillings in her molars and a hysterectomy scar on her abdomen.

Melinda Kay Mele – The Charley Project

FL - FL - Melinda 'Mindy' Mele, 42, Vero Beach, 1 Aug 1998

I reached out to the agency handling the unidentified case and was put in touch with the assigned analyst and provided this person as a possible match. I'll let you know if I hear any news.

 

[jodierenee]

Definitely see the resemblance w/ Melinda Mele! Fingers crossed...

 

[jexpar]

I reached out to the agency handling the unidentified case and was put in touch with the assigned analyst and provided this person as a possible match. I'll let you know if I hear any news.

You actually got in touch with someone at the Tarrant County ME's office? That's a miracle in and of itself!

 

[Koukla17]

You actually got in touch with someone at the Tarrant County ME's office? That's a miracle in and of itself!

Have you had difficulty reaching someone there? The analyst was very helpful. Let's hope for more miracles with a match one day!

 

[madamx]

Bumping for the lady in the wig

 

[carbuff]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

MP2078 Susan Adams 09/30/1990 Idaho ID
MP787 Elizabeth Allen 02/23/1993 Island WA
MP8363 Teresa Barnett 08/07/1987 Harrison TX
MP1798 Elizabeth Bryant 09/30/1993 Virginia Beach VA
MP17621 Wendy Byron 08/26/1978 Los Angeles CA
MP7262 Wilda Cross 03/23/1992 Webster LA
MP12267 Stephanie Fladgard 10/18/1996 Douglas CO
MP29364 Judy Foster 09/08/1990 Van Zandt TX
MP4934 Rose Gayhart 03/14/1985 Lee FL
MP4453 Traci Kelley 06/06/1996 Tarrant TX
MP4152 Tina Ledet 12/18/1993 Jefferson LA
MP4405 Jordan Loucks 01/06/1996 Ector TX
MP1864 Mary Miller 06/20/1979 Utah UT
MP4521 Bonnie Schultz 07/04/1997 Marion IN
MP7073 Agnes Shoe 06/26/1979 Schenectady NY
MP1839 Nancy Snow 11/06/1980 Anne Arundel MD
MP42 Sandra Sollie 05/23/1994 Wayne NY
MP7636 Deborah Taylor 09/11/1994 Virginia Beach VA
MP5611 April Vlk 09/17/1991 Beaufort SC
MP9850 Margaret Walden 07/01/1982 San Diego CA
MP1117 Vernette Wester 11/22/1985 Maricopa AZ
MP2383 Sherri White 02/14/1990 Fairbanks North Star AK
MP2717 Charlene White 11/17/1997 San Bernardino CA
MP1383 Joyce Yost 08/11/1985 Weber UT

MP9069 Julie Wilkinson 05/06/1998 Potter TX has been added to the exclusions list.

 

[theshadow45]

Weatherford Jane Doe has been unidentified for 23 years today. Possibly Althea Rogers The Doe Network: Case File 586DFTX? She has been missing from Georgetown, TX (Approximately 186 miles from Weatherford, TX.) since 1985 after last being seen hitchhiking. At the time, she was 35 years old (would have been 48 in 1998), had brown hair and blue eyes, was 5’4” tall, had had a hysterectomy, was known to have had some dental work, and was believed to be carrying a handgun at the time. Her thread: TX - TX - Althea Rogers, 35, Georgetown, 2 Oct 1985. Thoughts?

 

[theshadow45]

Weatherford Jane Doe has been unidentified for 24 years today.

 

[Caring1]

Sharon Medlin DLC May 1998 was suggested as a possibility for a match back in 2016 in this thread but is not listed as a rule out for JD.

Her bottom lip, the visible filling in her tooth towards the back and her eyes all seem to look the same as JD. Sharon was also reported to have glasses with large brown plastic frames which is in line with the glasses found with JD.

If she has not yet been reported for review as a possible match, she needs to be.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

 

[theshadow45]

Weatherford Jane Doe has been unidentified for 25 years today.

 

[heartanium]

She visually reminds me of Edith Bernice Lehnerz (MP342). She went missing November 20, 1995 in Colorado Springs, CO. She fits the stats of this doe well. Not much is known in her case, but she had given recently given birth and had a heart condition requiring medication.



It seems she had been submitted for comparison in 2010 but has not been ruled out.

 

[rylie113]

Thoughts on this doe being Linda Sue Logan? Namus ID#MP25593.

Linda is from Nevada, 5'8, with similar hair and look (to me, at least) and went missing on September 10 1998. She also has a scar on her abdomen, but I can't find more information about the scar or other markers such as dental work.

 

[Oakie]

She visually reminds me of Edith Bernice Lehnerz (MP342). She went missing November 20, 1995 in Colorado Springs, CO. She fits the stats of this doe well. Not much is known in her case, but she had given recently given birth and had a heart condition requiring medication.

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It seems she had been submitted for comparison in 2010 but has not been ruled out.

Very strong resemblance there.