NJ NJ - Neptune, Wht/HispFem 20-30, UP1498, distinctive jewelry, 'Zena" jeans, Jul'80

[Beekarina]

I found a blog that includes old news clippings that indicate her hair was Auburn. NamUs #UP1498 - Case Details

 

[Beekarina]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Susan DeQuina

Last seen Oct 1979 in Lynn, Mass

Height: About 5 ft 3
Weight: 150
Hair: Red/Auburn

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Unidentified Deceased White Female​

Case Information​

The victim was found on July 1, 1980 off Route 35 near the Asbury Park Circle, Neptune, New Jersey.

NIC #	CASE #
U189042047	80-10132

Date Body Found	Estimated Date of Death
July 1, 1980	June 15, 1980

Biological Profile​

Estimated Year of Birth	1950 - 1960​
Sex	Female​
Race	Caucasian​
Height	5'6" - 5'8"​
Weight	130 - 140 lbs.​
Hair	Brown​
Eyes	Unknown​
Scars, Marks and Tattoos	Unknown
Jewelry	The victim was found wearing a brown "tortoise shell" bracelet, a silver ring with a clear stone, a black necklace, a black beaded necklace, and a black and gold metal necklace. She was also found wearing a gold "choker" necklace with half a letter "T" on it. The "T" may be the first letter of her first or last name.​
Clothing	The victim was found wearing "Zena" Blue Jeans, a dark blouse with gold threads marked "Coppenhagen" (Size Large), black "100% cotton" brief panties, and brown canvas shoes (Size 7.5). She was not wearing a bra.​
Other Info	The victim was found with a white comb in her left sock and $27.00. Two of her upper left molars were extracted.​
Misc.	Partial x-ray and dental records are available for comparison.​

Photo​

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Additional Photos​

None Available

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If you have any information about this case or the identification of this individual, please contact:
The New Jersey State Police at 1-800-709-7090.
Neptune Township PD #732-988-8000

New Jersey State Police - Unidentified Persons - Monmouth County

nj.gov

 

[Beekarina]

I was wondering if it was an ankh.
It was popular for a while.

Other options could be a band name/shortened name?Friendship necklace?

They say half a letter? If the bottom part is broken off it could be a J, I,or L?

Hmmm....I wondered if it could simply be a cross, but it looks a bit unusual for one? I increased the size, which caused a great deal of pixelation, but this could be many other things.

 

[Beekarina]

Hmmm.... the amount and type of jewelry makes me think someone should take a look t Simone Ridinger as well. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[theshadow45]

The 42nd anniversary of Neptune Jane Doe’s discovery passed recently.

 

[theshadow45]

Neptune Jane Doe has been unidentified for 43 years today.

 

[theshadow45]

Neptune Jane Doe has been unidentified for 44 years today.

 

[Chris M]

Some common girls names that with the letter T based off her necklace with the letter T on it:

Tabitha

Tersesa

Trish or Tricia

Trinity

Tamara

Tracy

Tory

Tina

Tiffany

Tia

Tessa

Tanya

Tammy

Taryn

I based these names maybe of popular girl names that were Gen X to maybe mid Baby Boomer back then in my opinion. I found interesting that she was wearing jeans with a blouse. Isn't unusual to be wearing both jeans and a blouse? She was wearing a lot of jewelry as well with 3 necklaces, 1 ring, and 1 bracelet. I wonder if she went to mainly once place to purchase her jewelry since she was wearing alot of jewelry.

Maybe the victim was originally a runaway who wanted a new start in life since nobody in the area ID'D her right after she was discovered deceased. I'm thinking she was originally from NYC or Northern Jersey.

 

[Chris M]

Here is another photo of the Neptune(Monmouth County), NJ Jane Doe.