IL IL - Chicago, WhtFem 45-50, UP124375, ortho shoe, pink nails, flower tattoo, found on a beach, Apr'89

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
NamUs# UP124375
UID White/Caucasian Female
Chicago, IL (Cook County)

Case Numbers​

ME/C Case Number: 181 Apr 89

Demographics​

Biological Sex: Female
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years): 45-50
Height: 5' 5"(65 inches) , Measured
Weight: 135 lbs, Measured

Circumstances​

Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: April 9, 1989
NamUs Case Created: June 20, 2024
Circumstances of Recovery: The decedent was found on the beach in Chicago, Illinois.

Location Found Map​

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Details of Recovery​

Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description​

Hair Color: Brown
Head Hair Description: Medium length
Eye Color: Hazel

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item	Description
Finger and Toenails	The fingernails and toenails are painted with pink nail polish.
Tattoo	There is a blue flower tattoo on the left buttock.

Item	Description	Location
Clothing	Blue wool sweater Blue jeans White socks Green car coat with red quilt lining	On the Body
Footwear	Brown boot on left foot Blue canvas surgical shoe on right foot, also described as an orthopedic shoe	On the Body

0 Missing Person Exclusions/Rule Outs as of 6.20.24

 

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Can someone help me out here please....If the body was in a state of putrefaction, how do they know the eye colour was hazel?