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NamUs #UP2594 / DoeNetwork 1053UFCA
Demographics
Sex: Female
Race/Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years): 30 - 50
Estimated Year of Death: 1986 - 1987
Estimated PMI: Years
Height: 5'1" (61 inches), Estimated
Weight: Cannot Estimate, but is described as having a "robust and muscular" build
Cause of Death: Unknown
Circumstances
Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: February 28, 1987
NamUs Case Created: August 25, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed: N/A
Location Found: Phelan, California 92257
County: San Bernardino County
Circumstances of Recovery: The skeletal remains of Jane Doe #06-87 were found in a shallow grave in the desert near Phelan, CA, 2.75 miles west of Highway 395 and .5 miles north of Duncan Road. She is estimated to be a White female adult, probably between 30 and 50 (dental age: 35-45), and stood between 5'1" and 5'4", with coarse straight brown hair (with gray). She is described as "robust and muscular." Her toenails had been painted with red polish and her teeth were in excellent alignment (extensive dental work). Identity may only be established with dental X-rays (on file) and DNA (refer to CODIS #BK-04-000734). Possible comparison with "smiling photographs" (showing teeth).
Inventory of Remains: One or more limbs not recovered; One or both hands not recovered
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Physical Description
Hair Color: Brown, with some gray
Head Hair Description: Brown, graying, straight and coarse of medium, unequal lengths.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinctive Physical Features: Red nail polish on toenails
Clothing and Accessories
None
News Coverage
"Human bones found near Phelan," Daily Press [Victorville, CA], 2 March 1987, A2.
Sheriff's homicide detectives began a death investigation after hikers in the desert here found human skeletal remains in a shallow grave Saturday afternoon.
Authorities said the hikers found the partially uncovered grave about 2:45 p.m. More bones were found scattered about the area by animals.
The remains appeared to have been there for several months, a sheriff's spokesman said.
Demographics
Sex: Female
Race/Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years): 30 - 50
Estimated Year of Death: 1986 - 1987
Estimated PMI: Years
Height: 5'1" (61 inches), Estimated
Weight: Cannot Estimate, but is described as having a "robust and muscular" build
Cause of Death: Unknown
Circumstances
Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: February 28, 1987
NamUs Case Created: August 25, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed: N/A
Location Found: Phelan, California 92257
County: San Bernardino County
Circumstances of Recovery: The skeletal remains of Jane Doe #06-87 were found in a shallow grave in the desert near Phelan, CA, 2.75 miles west of Highway 395 and .5 miles north of Duncan Road. She is estimated to be a White female adult, probably between 30 and 50 (dental age: 35-45), and stood between 5'1" and 5'4", with coarse straight brown hair (with gray). She is described as "robust and muscular." Her toenails had been painted with red polish and her teeth were in excellent alignment (extensive dental work). Identity may only be established with dental X-rays (on file) and DNA (refer to CODIS #BK-04-000734). Possible comparison with "smiling photographs" (showing teeth).
Inventory of Remains: One or more limbs not recovered; One or both hands not recovered
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Physical Description
Hair Color: Brown, with some gray
Head Hair Description: Brown, graying, straight and coarse of medium, unequal lengths.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinctive Physical Features: Red nail polish on toenails
Clothing and Accessories
None
News Coverage
"Human bones found near Phelan," Daily Press [Victorville, CA], 2 March 1987, A2.
Sheriff's homicide detectives began a death investigation after hikers in the desert here found human skeletal remains in a shallow grave Saturday afternoon.
Authorities said the hikers found the partially uncovered grave about 2:45 p.m. More bones were found scattered about the area by animals.
The remains appeared to have been there for several months, a sheriff's spokesman said.
