CA CA - Sanger, Middle-aged WhtFem, badly burned bones found in trash bag, August 1999

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Date of Discovery: August 25, 1999
Place of Discovery: Sanger, Fresno County, California
Sex: Female
Race: White
PMI: A few weeks to a few months
Estimated Age: Middle-aged; 45-55
Estimated Height: 5’4”
Estimated Weight: Slight to medium build
Hair/Eye Color: Cannot Estimate

Distinguishing Characteristics: The skull contained wisdom teeth, fillings and bridgework. The dental work is said to have been expensive and extensive.

Circumstances of Discovery: A Fresno County road crew discovered the remains near a vineyard in an unincorporated area north of Sanger, less than 2 feet from Woods Avenue on the south dirt shoulder. The burned bones (a skull, ribs, arms, legs and vertebrae) were inside a large, black plastic bag which workers said was not there 6 days prior. Dental charts and DNA may be available. Sandra Lynn Kerby was ruled out as a match by way of dental comparison.

The Fresno Bee 26 Aug 1999, page 7 - Newspapers.com

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The Fresno Bee 27 Aug 1999, page 21 - Newspapers.com

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The Fresno Bee 21 Sep 1999, page 1 - Newspapers.com

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Added to NamUs - UP152452

ME/C Case Number 99-08-0078

Biological Sex Female
Race/Ethnicity White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino, American Indian / Alaska Native, Other
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 50
Height 5' 4"(64 inches) , Estimated
Weight Cannot Estimate

Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found August 25, 1999
NamUs Case Created November 17, 2025

Location Sanger, California 93657
County Fresno County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped) --
Found On Tribal Land No

Circumstances of Recovery The body was decomposed, skeletal remains found in Sanger, California.

Inventory of Remains --
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

Hair Color Red/Auburn
Left Eye Color Unknown
Right Eye Color Unknown

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