CA CA - Montecito Heights, Wht/HispFem UP4368, 12-18, 'Kay' on sandal, Aug'80

[iamshadow21]

Margaret Kay Holst matches the characteristics of the Jane Doe quite well:

1416UFCA

The location is not really a problem, in many cases people can disappear in one place and finally be found dead in another place, perhaps a little further from where they disappeared (for example, we have the cases of Sherri Ann Jarvis and Michelle Garvey).

They should be able to compare Margaret and this Doe, both have dentals.

 

[heartanium]

@John/Jane Doe @iamshadow21 I submitted Margaret Holst and Kim Mallon to the LA County Coroner ([email protected]) and the LA County Sheriff's homicide division ([email protected]). I also mentioned Sonja Kay Redbird as a possible match even though she is Native. I'll post here if I get any information back.

 

[iamshadow21]

@John/Jane Doe @iamshadow21 I submitted Margaret Holst and Kim Mallon to the LA County Coroner ([email protected]) and the LA County Sheriff's homicide division ([email protected]). I also mentioned Sonja Kay Redbird as a possible match even though she is Native. I'll post here if I get any information back.

Crossing my fingers!

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Margaret Kay Holst matches the characteristics of the Jane Doe quite well:

1416UFCA

The location is not really a problem, in many cases people can disappear in one place and finally be found dead in another place, perhaps a little further from where they disappeared (for example, we have the cases of Sherri Ann Jarvis and Michelle Garvey).

NE - NE - Margaret Kay Holst, 18, Omaha, 4 Aug 1977

Margaret Kay Holst Missing since August 4, 1977 from Omaha, Nebraska Classification: Endangered Missing Vital Statistics Date Of Birth: 1958 Age at Time of Disappearance: 19 years old Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'6"; 125 lbs. Distinguishing Characteristics: White...

www.websleuths.com

 

[DS2021]

I hope collecting DNA is still an option. However, I would imagine she was cremated right? I think that was the procedure back then.

 

[heartanium]

I hope collecting DNA is still an option. However, I would imagine she was cremated right? I think that was the procedure back then.

I believe that cremation was indeed standard procedure for most Southern Californian counties in the 1980's

Fingers crossed that maybe they have dentals? It's better then nothing at least...

 

[iamshadow21]

I believe that cremation was indeed standard procedure for most Southern Californian counties in the 1980's

Fingers crossed that maybe they have dentals? It's better then nothing at least...

They do have dentals for this Doe.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

I believe that cremation was indeed standard procedure for most Southern Californian counties in the 1980's

Fingers crossed that maybe they have dentals? It's better then nothing at least...

In fact, dentals are available:

1416UFCA

 

[Diavola]

Bumping!

 

[DS2021]

1416UFCA

1416UFCA - Unidentified Female

Decedent's Shoe

Date of Discovery: August 30, 1980
Location of Discovery: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 1980
State of Remains: Mummified
Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 12-18 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 5'5" to 5'8"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Reddish brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Unavailable

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt with spot/dot print; Pants; Belt; Flip-flop sandals, one with "KAY" written on the side.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: Comb; Hairbrush; Box of Relay tampons; Marlboro cigarette box.

Circumstances of Discovery
The decedent was found on the ground at the Montecito Hills Regional Park, in an area of steep hills and dense foliage, one-quarter mile east of the 110 freeway.

She had initially been located six days earlier but the find was not reported to police until August 30.

This location was in a remote, fairly inaccessible heavy brush area. Investigation reveals that the victim was killed at this location.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno, Coroner Investigator, Identifications
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency E-Mail: IDUnit(at)coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1980-11186

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-Mail: homicideops(at)lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 80-891376

NCIC Case Number: U046123094
NamUs Case Number: UP4368
Former Hot Case Number: 1408

Information Source(s)
NamUs
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner

Admin Notes
Added: 02/12/2009; Last Updated: 07/04/2022

 

[Amateur Web Sleuth]

Her clothing was a long sleeve top and pants in the middle of summer in LA? Maybe she wasn’t from the southwest states

 

[Amateur Web Sleuth]

Additionally, Rely tampons (found with this Doe) were recalled a month after this Doe is found due to their increased Toxic Shock Syndrome report finding by the CDC this brand caused more TSS than others. They were commonly worn longer than supposed to and taken off the market later that year. Prior to being taken off the market, samples of 4 packs were mailed to households across the country to advertise their “highly absorbent” product.

 

[Diane Redfern]

Originally, they mentioned a condom and an empty condom wrapper... They are not included anymore among the articles found near the body.

 

[Mandala]

It states on Namus the remains were mummified. If she was last seen August 24th 1980 and found on the 30th, she would have been recognisable surely? I wonder if there is a photo in the police files somewhere. Photos are always taken at a crime scene. It would make identification a lot easier!

 

[jackornaught]

It states on Namus the remains were mummified. If she was last seen August 24th 1980 and found on the 30th, she would have been recognisable surely? I wonder if there is a photo in the police files somewhere. Photos are always taken at a crime scene. It would make identification a lot easier!

Some Coroners do post pictures on their websites, and some do not. It seems to very greatly from different jurisdictions.

 

[Mandala]

Some Coroners do post pictures on their websites, and some do not. It seems to very greatly from different jurisdictions.

I’m trying to work out why the remains were mummified and when. Couldn’t have been 6 days after death. So she would have been identifiable. I’m thinking it means the remains are mummified all these years later.

 

[PinkButtercup]

I’m trying to work out why the remains were mummified and when. Couldn’t have been 6 days after death. So she would have been identifiable. I’m thinking it means the remains are mummified all these years later.

Case History
The victim was located in Montecito Hills Regional Park, Montecito Heights, East Los Angeles, California on August 24, 1980. She was noted at this location by a teenager on August 24, 1980, but was not reported to authorities until August 30, 1980. This location was in a remote, fairly inaccessible heavy brush area. Investigation reveals that the victim was killed at this location.

She wasn't discovered 6 days after death occurred. MOO it's likely to have been a much longer interval She was discovered deceased on 8/24, but not reported until until 8/30.

 

[Mandala]

1416UFCA - Unidentified Female
Date of Discovery: August 30, 1980
Location of Discovery: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 1980
State of Remains: Mummified
Cause of Death: Homicide

Circumstances of Discovery
She had initially been located six days earlier but the find was not reported to police until August 30.

Thanks for clarifying @PinkButtercup. I was confused due to the quoted post about the date of discovery.