The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
This UID's remains were located in West Alton, MO which is in St. Charles County. West Alton sits on the Miss. River's bank right near the Clark Bridge which connects MO and Alton, IL. It's a highly traveled road used by autos and big rigs moving to and from IL and the STL area. The spot under the bridge where these remains were found is a popular fishing spot, boat landing, and picnic area. Rumor says it's also a place known for certain criminal dealings (e.g., drugs, prostitution) as well as a meetup spot for those folks who like to, ahem....meet up.
Besides all the fishing and whatnots going on it seems as though it's become a dumping ground of sorts too.
I wish there was more info published about Toi's disappearance, especially her clothing she was wearing when last seen. It would be a solid, inexpensive first clue if someone from Toi's trusted network of associates could look at the clothing pics to say whether Toi owned or borrowed the clothing found with the UID.
Toi was reported missing to STL Metro PD. I wonder whether St. Charles County & STL Metro PD agencies have ever cross-referenced their case files in order to investigate these remains as a possible match to Toi? There's a 2-year lapse between Toi's missing date (Aug. 2000) and when the UID's remains were located (May 2002). Their estimated heights are off by 1" and Toi is 24 years old whereas the UID was estimated to be 25-35yo. Beyond that little amount of information there's nothing else available to compare. A composite would be really nice.
The UID'S Circumstances of Recovery says "Anonymous letter sent to a reporter led to the discovery of a human remains". I wonder what kind of evidence and information about the victim, if any, was obtained from the letter and/or envelope?
I will send an email to St. Charles County detectives. Most likely they've investigated these cases but it seems as if Toi's profile would have this UID listed as an exclusion if they've been compared. The UID as no exclusions shown.