DC DC - Washington Co., WhtFem UP16571, 40-50, in 4250 Canal Rd NW, Feb'05

[Romulus]

NamUs UP 16571

https://www.identifyus.org/en/cases/16571

Unidentified Body/Remains (White Female)
Found February 6, 2005 in Washingyon County, DC
Body Condition: Not recognizable - partial skeletal parts only
Probable year of death: 2002 to 2005


Vital Statistics
Estimated age: 40-50
Approximate Height: 63 estimate
Approximate Weight: cannot estimate
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Scars and marks: has a sternal foramen, and 13th thoracic vertebra

Clothing & Accessories
Clothing: All clothing highly decomposed. Tan/brown jeans (possible), says "Classic Gap" on inner tag. White/blue pinstripe pants (possible), leopard print shirt (possible) says "M.D.G" on inside label, red baseball cap with blue bill that says "old madras" on inside label, Jockey brand underwear straps (possibly from bra).
Jewerly: nothing
Footwear: nothing
Accessories: nothing

Identifiers
Fingerprints: Fingerprint information is not available
Dentals: Dental information / charting is available and entered
DNA: Sample available-not yet submitted

Case History: Skeletal remains found 700 yards south of the Chain Bridge at Canal Street. Remains had female clothing nearby.

 

[YaYa_521]

Bump.

 

[Beccalicious]

Bumping

 

[HopeRains]

Updated Namus CaseFile Link

 

[HopeRains]

Map of Chain Bridge in DC; also showing Canal and close proximity of Virginia.

 

[☆forest_waffle☆]

There's a missing girl who could be this Jane Doe: Helen Irene Allison. Here are her websleuths page & namus page.

Helen Irene Allison
Went missing: May 11th, 1972 (age 16)
Current age (if living): 69
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3''
Weight: 115 lbs
Hair Color: Brown (looks auburn or reddish)
Eye Color: Blue
Clothing: White blouse, pleated blue/gray skirt, white knit sweater

Jane Doe- NamUs #UP16571
Estimated year of death: 2002-2005
Estimated age: 40-50 (Helen would have been 46-49 at this time)
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3'' (estimated)
Clothing: Different from what Helen was last seen in, but that’s expected after so many years

According to the charley project, it's possible Helen traveled up to Washington, DC (perhaps after running away).

The map above shows the distance between where Helen disappeared and where this Jane Doe was found. It’s entirely possible she could have lived in DC or the surrounding area for 30–33 years, started a new life, and then, sadly, died there unidentified. The time frame and physical stats match up almost exactly.

The only “problem” I see is the height: Helen was listed as 5'3" at age 16, and the Jane Doe is estimated at 5'3" as an adult. However, it’s not unusual for someone’s height to remain about the same from late adolescence into adulthood, and forensic estimations aren’t always precise. So while it’s a point to consider, I don’t think it rules out the possibility.