IL IL -Chicago BlkFem, UP124855, wrapped in a blanket in an alley, Mar 1988

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UNIDENTIFIED
Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP124855Female, Black / African American
Date Body Found
March 29, 1988
Location Found
Chicago, Illinois
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
612 Mar 88
Demographics
Biological Sex
Female
Race / Ethnicity
Black / African American
Possible First Name
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Possible Middle Name
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Possible Last Name
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Nickname/Alias
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Estimated Age Group
Adult
Estimated Age Range (Years)
30-40
Estimated Year of Death
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Estimated PMI
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Height
5' 6"(66 inches) , Measured
Weight
154 lbs, Measured
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
March 29, 1988
NamUs Case Created
June 28, 2024
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Location
Chicago, Illinois
County
Cook County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Found On Tribal Land
No
Circumstances of Recovery
The decedent was found wrapped in a blanket in an alley by a garbage man passing through.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Recognizable face
Physical Description
Hair Color
Black
Head Hair Description
Short
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
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Left Eye Color
Brown
Right Eye Color
Brown
Eye Description
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Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
PiercingBoth earlobes are pierced
Scar/markMultiple scars ranging in the smaller size across the decedents face, neck, chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and back.
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
AccessoriesYellow/white metal wrist watchOn the Body
ClothingBlue jeans
Brown boat type shoes
White tshirt
Red / brown tweed jacketOn the Body
OtherThe decedent was found in a green/blue floral pattern blanketOn the Body

 

[Dogwithabone]

As of November 28, 2024, there are no public rule-outs for this Jane Doe.

Here is the reconstruction that was uploaded to her NamUs profile on August 8, 2024:

 

[beavt]

Sylvia Renee McElroy MP28762 went missing from Chicago in November 1987. Listed as 5’6” and estimated weight of 125-135. Sylvia had multiple scars to back, forearms, and neck and pierced ears. She would have been 28. The picture listed for her isn’t ideal, but I can see a resemblance to their mouths. Also, the sketch of UID seems to exaggerate the facial features and age as compared to PM photo IMO.

MISSING
Missing Person / NamUs #MP28762 Sylvia Renee McElroy, Female, Black / African American
Date of Last Contact November 10, 1987
Missing From Chicago, Illinois

Case Information

Demographics​

Missing Age 27 Years (DOB 1/10/1960)
Current Age 64 Years
Legal First Name Sylvia
Middle Name Renee
Legal Last Name McElroy
Chosen Name/Nickname/Alias--

Biological SexFemale
Height5' 6" - 5' 8" (66 - 68 Inches)
Weight125 - 135 lbs
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American

Circumstances​

Date of Last ContactNovember 10, 1987
NamUs Case CreatedMay 19, 2015

Last Known Location​

LocationChicago, Illinois
CountyCook County
Missing From Tribal Land--
Primary Residence on Tribal Land--
Circumstances of DisappearanceMcElroy was last seen on 11/101987 in Chicago, Illinois. McElroy was last seen wearing a long beige trench coat, a blue and white shirt and navy blue pants and carrying a black and brown purse. McElroy was last seen in the area of 63rd and King Drive with a friend and an unidentified male, getting into a brown four-door late 1970's model Buick in Chicago, Illinois on November 10 1987. She has never been heard from again.

Physical Description​

Hair Color Black
Head Hair DescriptionBurgundy tint; Medium length
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Scar/mark
Scar on right upper part of shoulder (and neck and forearms per DoeNetwork)
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories
Black Glove Purse

Clothing
Blue & white shirt; Navy blue pants; Beige long trench coat

Additional Case Info​

Transportation​

Style--
Color--
State--
License Plate--
Expiration Year--
Comments Seen getting into a brown Buick 4-door type late 70's model car.