CA CA - Calaveras Co., UnsFem, 25-45, under New Melones bridge, tow chain, Oct'15

[OkieGranny]

http://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/256902/uncovered-new-melones-body-remains-a-mystery.html

It was on Oct. 9, 2015 when the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department recovered the badly decomposed body from the mud underneath the old Parrotts Ferry bridge at New Melones Reservoir, after local reports that receding water levels uncovered what looked to be a corpse.

http://www.mymotherlode.com/news/lo...of-jane-doe-remains-found-in-new-melones.html

Other findings show that the deceased woman is thought to have been between the ages of 25 and 45 and possibly ranging somewhere from 4’9″ to 5’4″ in height. Her remains, which consisted of a pelvic girdle and upper legs, were found wrapped in a covering and encircled by what appeared to be a tow-like chain with a hook at the end of it. There appeared to be normal separation of the bones, due to decomposition and no cuts or other marks telegraphing sustained injuries.

However, due to the decomposing effects of fresh water, the report stated the woman had been submerged for an indeterminate period; anywhere from 18 months to much longer...

The chain, which certainly points to suspicious circumstances, is not dissimilar to the modus operandi used by members of the Russian mafia who, several years ago, dumped several bodies of victims from southern California into Melones.

 

[cvaldez1975]

so she was weighed down. wow, I camp near there.

 

[cvaldez1975]

they should see if they can figure out if there were any other women who went missing from so cal around the time the other 5 disappeared.

 

[GigTu]

Greusome. I used to live in calaveras county and remember those murders well.

 

[Ayashley]

Any new updates?

 

[digitective]

Bummer that there doesn't seem to be a NamUs page for this Jane Doe.

Some ideas...

Cynthia Robison
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9034/
38 years old, 5' tall
Missing from Stockton, CA (43 miles away) since 10/11/07

Sabrina Hamill
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/33739/
45 years old, 5'3"
Missing from Citrus Heights, CA (61 miles away) since 6/1/08

Regina Garcia
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/12779/
33 - 35 years old, 5'3" - 5'5"
Missing from Sacramento (65 miles away) since 10/30/08

Lyndia Haynie
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/24539/
39 years old, 5'4" - 5'7"
Missing from Antelope, CA (78 miles away) since 6/29/10

Janaa Holmes
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/33492/
32 years old, 5' tall
Missing from San Francisco (124 miles away) since 12/15/11

Jeanette Herum
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/25789/
29 years old, 5'2" - 5'3"
Missing from Santa Cruz, CA (149 miles away) since 11/22/12

 

[Melt71]

Case entered into Namus in 2019 as UP60250
www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/60250?nav

Case Numbers ME/C Case Number 15-55
Demographics
Sex Female
Race / Ethnicity Uncertain
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years) 25-45
Height 4' 10"-5' 5"(58-65 inches) , Estimated
Weight Cannot Estimate
Circumstances
Location Vallecito, California 95251
County Calaveras County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)N 38' 02.292' x W 120' 27.245
Found On Tribal Land No
Circumstances of Recovery Partial remains of a female were located below a bridge which had a receding water line due to the drought. The victim had a tow chain around her waist and a cinder block was found nearby (unknown if related).
Inventory of Remains Head not recovered One or more limbs not recovered One or both hands not recovered
Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Clothing and Accessories
Victim was wearing black mesh/velour underwear -On the Body

 

[YaYa_521]

Here's some information on the Russian Mafia in CA.

The Social Contract - Russian Mafia Invades California

Russian Organized Crime

Russian mafia link to bodies in reservoir / Divers search water in Tuolumne County
Map of the area where bodies were disposed.

 

[funkychicken]

Partial remains of a female were located below a bridge which had a receding water line due to the drought. The victim had a tow chain around her waist and a cinder block was found nearby (unknown if related).

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

 

[John/Jane Doe]

@Caring1 Hey could you post the current list of NamUs exclusions for this Jane Doe? I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Caring1]

@Caring1 Hey could you post the current list of NamUs exclusions for this Jane Doe? I would greatly appreciate it.

0 Missing Person Exclusions

 

[HopeRains]

I wasn't able to find anything on this case. If the articles at the beginning of the thread are accurate, thankfully there is DNA on this young lady.

 

[Caring1]

From the Calaveras County Sheriff….

On October 9th, 2015, the partial remains of a female were discovered beneath the Parrots Ferry Bridge in Calaveras County during a drought.
Evidence suggested that the body had been weighted down, deep beneath the water’s surface, prior to the record low water levels.

An analysis of the remains revealed that they were that of a female who was between the ages of 25 and 45 years old at the time of her death. The victim was estimated to have been between 4’8” and 5’3” tall.

The only clothing recovered from the body was a pair of black women's undergarments made of mesh velour. No tags or labels were present.

DNA testing is ongoing, and investigators are working with a Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogist.

THIS CASE, KNOWN AS “PARROTS FERRY JANE", REMAINS UNSOLVED. PLEASE CONTACT THE CALAVERAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANONYMOUS TIP LINE WITH ANY INFORMATION.
TIP LINE: (209)754-6030
For additional details about the Calaveras County Cold Case Task Force, please visit:
www.calaverascoldcase.org

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Very glad to hear this!