CANADA Canada - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. 818UFON, WhtFem, 40-65, 5'4, appendectomy, dental work, lung disease, severe arthritis, gold band "H.W", Jun '75

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818UFON - Unidentified
Date of Discovery: June 1, 1975
Location of Discovery: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Estimated Date of Death: Weeks to months prior to recovery.
State of Remains: Unknown
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 40-65 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: A gold crown was on her right upper canine tooth. She may have had a partial dental plate. She had a scar on her right hip for an appendectomy. Lung disease present. Severe arthritis of the lumbar spine.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Yes
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Black boots with zipper, pink underwear, corset and stockings.
Jewelry: Gold 14k ring, thin band marked "H.W".
Additional Personal Items: Not confirmed, but she may have also been wearing a long grey overcoat and carrying a green umbrella.

Circumstances of Discovery​

On June 1, 1975, the body of an older adult female was located on the west bank of the Niagara River, in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. She is believed to be the same person who was witnessed jumping into the Horseshoe Falls on February 17, 1975. She is thought to be 40 plus years, short and heavy-set, with brown hair. She suffered from lung disease and had severe arthritis of her lumbar spine, which may have been painful. When witnessed going over the Falls, she was wearing a long overcoat, possibly grey, and carrying a green umbrella. There is no confirmation that the jumper and the deceased are the same person, however the general descriptions are in agreement. The condition of her remains suggest that she had been in the water for weeks to months.

Forensic Genealogy​

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Ontario Provincial Police
Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons and Unidentified Bodies/Remains
Agency Phone Number: 877-934-6363 or 705-330-4144
Agency E-mail: [email protected]
Agency Case Number: ONCMPUR-20050017

NCMPUR Case Number: 2005001799

Information Source(s)​

NCMPUR

Admin Notes​

Added:08/29/20; Last Updated:12/13/25