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Date Body FoundFebruary 15, 1982
Location Found Sierra County, California
Estimated Age Range0-12 Months
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--ME/C Case Number0145-82
Demographics
SexFemaleRace / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Nickname/Alias--
Estimated Age GroupInfant
Estimated Age Range (Years)0-1
Estimated Year of Death1982
Estimated PMI1 Weeks
Height1' 4"(16 inches) , Measured
Weight4 lbs, Measured
Hair ColorBrown
Head Hair DescriptionUnknown length
Body Hair DescriptionN/A
Facial Hair DescriptionN/A
Left Eye ColorUnknown
Right Eye ColorUnknown
Eye DescriptionUnknown
Circumstances
TypeUnidentified DeceasedDate Body FoundFebruary 15, 1982
NamUs Case CreatedJuly 15, 2010
ME/C QA ReviewedSeptember 17, 2010
Location Found Map
LocationCaliforniaCountySierra County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)--
Found On Tribal Land--
Circumstances of RecoveryOn 02/24/1982 at approximately 1330 hours, a power company employee observed a black trash bag floating in the Truckee river. The employee opened the double-bagged trash bag and observed the unresponsive newborn female inside. The decedent was wrapped in a towel and was declared dead at the scene.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of RemainsAll parts recovered
Condition of RemainsRecognizable face''