AZ AZ - Mesa, WhtFem 40-70, UP152989, Skeletal remains found in desert, Orthopedic hardware on distal left femur and proximal left tibia, Oct'25

[Hochman]

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https://unidentified.maricopa.gov/Home/Case?CaseNumber=2025-11377

Sketch

"Unidentified skeletal remains found in a desert area in Mesa."

Sex - Female
Race - White
Age Range - 40-70
DBF - October 17, 2025
Location - Mesa, Arizona
Condition - Partial Skeleton

Height - 5'3-5'7

No other info.

 

[dulcinea]

I see that she has surgical hardware. Honest question because I do not know, are the parts traceable with a serial number or anything like that?

 

[airportwoman]

That would depend on what kind of hardware she has. A full joint replacement probably would be.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Christa Michelle Sehested?

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[Hochman]

Christa Michelle Sehested?

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She holds a good facial resemblance to the sketch and her age and height match up. I'd submit.