The Doe Network:
Hot Case 232
Unidentified White/Hispanic Female
[*]The victim was discovered on April 19, 2002 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 1-5 days prior
Decomposed Remains, body was cut in half, only recovered the upper & lower torso.
Vital Statistics
[*]Estimated age: 21-35 years old
[*]Approximate Height and Weight: 5'0"-5'5"; 68 lbs.
[*]Distinguishing Characteristics: Brownish hair. There was a single, wavy, 8-12 inch dark hair that was entangled with the fingers. No tattoos or scars noted on available body parts.
[*]Clothing: She wore Brazilian-made stretch blue jeans with bell bottoms and three decorative seams down the front and back of each leg. They were size 38, equivalent to size 0 in American sizes; her sleeveless shirt, with dark diagonal stripes against a light background, was made in Hialeah or Miami Lakes and sold locally in a "U.S. Tops" store; she also wore "Victoria's Secret" thong underwear, size small; white tube socks and a size 34 bra by "Laura", made in Colombia.
[*]Fingerprints: Available
Dentals: Not available
DNA: Available
Case History
The body was found in a Wooded area at 14420 N.W. 107th Avenue, Miami, Florida on April 19, 2002.
The individual who discovered the body was getting a truck serviced and while waiting, walked across the street to use the restroom. He observed a white plastic box that had flies swarming around it and then noticed a foul odor coming from inside.The box was opened and he observed the lower body of the deceased. A second box was also found. The boxes were labeled "property of Walgreens Co." Further investigation revealed that her body was cut in half and the only remains that were found was the upper and lower torso. The outsides of the boxes were streaked with oil. And the inside of one was caked with oil and grease, as if someone used it to store used auto parts; the killer could work at an auto shop.
The letters "RAYE" was handwritten on a piece of tape stuck to one of the crates. No missing-person reports match her description. That, along with her clothing, makes authorities believe she could have been a recent Hispanic immigrant. Investigators If you have any information about this case please contact: Miami-Dade Medical Examiner Department
Bruce Hyma
305-545-2425 Email
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Miami-Dade Police
Detective Joe Malott
305-471-2400
You may remain anonymous when submitting information. Agency Case Number:
2002-0948 NCIC Number:
U-670005225
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information: FLUIDDB
Miami-Dade Crimestoppers
Date of Discovery: April 19, 2002
Location of Discovery: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 1-5 days prior
State of Remains: Traumatic injuries
Cause of Death: Unknown
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 20-35 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown. A dark, wavy, 8-12" strand was found in the victim's fingers.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Identifiers
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Brazilian-made stretch blue jeans with bell bottoms and three decorative seams down the front and back of each leg. They were size 38, equivalent to size 0 in American sizes; her sleeveless shirt, with dark diagonal stripes against a light background, was made in Hialeah or Miami Lakes and sold locally in a U.S. Tops store; she also wore Victoria's Secret thong underwear, size small; white tube socks and a size 34 bra by Laura, made in Colombia.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
Circumstances of Discovery
The body was found in a Wooded area at 14420 N.W. 107th Avenue, Miami, Florida on April 19, 2002.
The individual who discovered the body was getting a truck serviced and while waiting, walked across the street to use the restroom. He observed a white plastic box that had flies swarming around it and then noticed a foul odor coming from inside.
The box was opened and he observed the lower body of the deceased. A second box was also found. The boxes were labeled "property of Walgreens Co." Further investigation revealed that her body was cut in half and the only remains that were found was the upper and lower torso.
No missing-person reports match her description. That, along with her clothing, makes authorities believe she could have been a recent Hispanic immigrant.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: District 11 Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Brittney McLaurin
Agency Phone Number: 305-545-2400
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2002-0948
Agency Name: Miami-Dade Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 305-715-3300
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U670005225
NamUs Case Number: 1051
Former Hot Case Number: 232
Date of Discovery: April 19, 2002
Location of Discovery: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 1-5 days prior
State of Remains: Traumatic injuries
Cause of Death: Unknown
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 20-35 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown. A dark, wavy, 8-12" strand was found in the victim's fingers.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Identifiers
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Brazilian-made stretch blue jeans with bell bottoms and three decorative seams down the front and back of each leg. They were size 38, equivalent to size 0 in American sizes; her sleeveless shirt, with dark diagonal stripes against a light background, was made in Hialeah or Miami Lakes and sold locally in a U.S. Tops store; she also wore Victoria's Secret thong underwear, size small; white tube socks and a size 34 bra by Laura, made in Colombia.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
Circumstances of Discovery
The body was found in a Wooded area at 14420 N.W. 107th Avenue, Miami, Florida on April 19, 2002.
The individual who discovered the body was getting a truck serviced and while waiting, walked across the street to use the restroom. He observed a white plastic box that had flies swarming around it and then noticed a foul odor coming from inside.
The box was opened and he observed the lower body of the deceased. A second box was also found. The boxes were labeled "property of Walgreens Co." Further investigation revealed that her body was cut in half and the only remains that were found was the upper and lower torso.
No missing-person reports match her description. That, along with her clothing, makes authorities believe she could have been a recent Hispanic immigrant.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: District 11 Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Brittney McLaurin
Agency Phone Number: 305-545-2400
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2002-0948
Agency Name: Miami-Dade Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 305-715-3300
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U670005225
NamUs Case Number: 1051
Former Hot Case Number: 232
Wow!! Sure hope that hair found in her fingers was preserved. Could lead to the perpetrator. Also could be her own hair.
I agree with previous post that writing on the box was probably a name Ray E.
What a truly horrifying discovery.
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