FL FL - Fort Lauderdale, Blk Fem 21-35 UP1201 Found in storage bin Jul 1988

[Moonwalker9]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number1988-1183
Demographics
SexFemale
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Possible Nickname--
Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years)21-35
Estimated Year of Death0-1988
Estimated PMI0 Days
Height5' 6"(66 inches) , Estimated
WeightEstimated
Circumstances
TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date Body FoundJuly 26, 1988
NamUs Case CreatedApril 8, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed--
Location Found Map
Street Address619 NW 5th Ave In a storage binFort Lauderdale, Florida
CountyBroward County
GPS Coordinates--
Circumstances of RecoveryFound in storage bin. Please see clothing for details.
Details of Recovery


Inventory of RemainsAll parts recovered
Condition of RemainsNot recognizable - Mummified
Physical Description
Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair DescriptionBlack
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
No Known Information



Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing
T-Shirt with a flamingo design Shorts
On the Body

Footwear
Pink-colored clogs
On the Body

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Google Maps

 

[PayrollNerd]

The composite drawing looks way too masculine even for a UID.

 

[YaYa_521]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
One exclusion
MP5898 Hattie Burton 02/09/1988 Palm Beach FL

797UFFL
797UFFL - Unidentified Female

Reconstructions of victim; clothing and shoes.

Date of Discovery: July 26, 1988
Location of Discovery: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Mummified
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 21-35 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'1" to 5'6"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Black T-Shirt with a flamingo design with a button, brown shorts and faded pink clogs.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was located in a storage bin at 619 Northwest Fifth Avenue, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: Unknown
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 88-199521

Agency Name: District 17 Medical Examiner's Office - Broward County
Agency Contact Person: Wendy Crane, Medicolegal Death Investigattor
Agency Phone Number: 954-357-5200
Agency E-Mail: [email protected]
Agency Case Number: 1988-1183

NCIC Case Number: U-645488293
NamUs Case Number: 1201
Former Hot Case Number: 759

Information Source(s)
NamUs

Admin Notes
Added: 6/25/07; Last Updated: 6/28/20

 

[PayrollNerd]

I wonder if there are any case notes still in existence that may have covered who rented this unit. I had a family member who managed a rental facility. They used an empty unit for their stuff. It was never “on the books” so to speak. The owner knew it, allowed it, etc. I think they need to look at employees who worked there too.

Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was located in a storage bin at 619 Northwest Fifth Avenue, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

[Melt71]

There are no public ruleouts for this woman in Namus.

 

[iulia]

There are no public ruleouts for this woman in Namus.

So Hattie Burton is no longer on the exclusion list? She used to be per @YaYa_521 post back in July 2020..

 

[Caring1]

So Hattie Burton is no longer on the exclusion list? She used to be per @YaYa_521 post back in July 2020..

I see Hattie listed as a rule out.

 

[iulia]

I see Hattie listed as a rule out.

RSBM
Thank you. I was wondering if they were reconsidering Hattie, she seems like a very good possibility IMO.

 

[MizKim]

I was thinking storage "bin" was more of a plastic storage container versus her being found at a rental storage "facility".

Of course things could have changed but when you Google the address it shows the backside of a building's shipping/receiving area and maybe a median for the street with cars parked.

Maybe she was placed in a storage bin and left in the area.

 

[Melt71]

Sorry @iulia and @Caring1 I seem to have periodic issues with my Namus access that sometimes things don't display but if I log out and log in again they will show - in this case I didn't do that, but should have. Access issues may be related to me being outside the US. I'm guessing it doesn't like an overseas IP address.

 

[Caring1]

Sorry @iulia and @Caring1 I seem to have periodic issues with my Namus access that sometimes things don't display but if I log out and log in again they will show - in this case I didn't do that, but should have. Access issues may be related to me being outside the US. I'm guessing it doesn't like an overseas IP address.

Didn’t give it a second thought, no worries at all.

 

[iulia]

Sorry @iulia and @Caring1 I seem to have periodic issues with my Namus access that sometimes things don't display but if I log out and log in again they will show - in this case I didn't do that, but should have. Access issues may be related to me being outside the US. I'm guessing it doesn't like an overseas IP address.

No problem whatsoever. What an annoying issue to have! Could it be related to the browser you are using? I am asking because I am experiencing some issues too, especially with Doe Network. I see different things depending on what browser I am using (MS Edge vs Firefox/Safari). Even on NamUs I can still see a notice for maintenance which happened weeks ago when I use Edge, but it's not there when I'm using Firefox.