Identified! OR - Multnomah Co., UnsFem UP11085, 17-23, tag stating "Case E", Jan'80 - N/A

[Romulus]

The Doe Network http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1259ufor.html Unidentified Female Date of Discovery: January 1, 1980 Location of Discovery: Multnomah County, Oregon Estimated Date of Death: Unknown State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only Cause of Death: Unknown Physical Description ** Listed information is approximate Estimated Age: 17-23 years old Race: Unknown Gender: Female Height: 5'7" to 5'9" Weight: Unknown Hair Color: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Epiphyseal fusion incomplete on femur, humerus and superior iliac margin. Dentals: Not available. Fingerprints: Not available. DNA: Sample available - Not yet submitted. Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: None. Jewelry: None. Additional Personal Items: None. Case History The skeletal remains of a young female were discovered archived at the Medical Examiner's facility. The only documentation included with the remains was a yellow fabric tag stating, "Case E." Investigating Agency(s) If you have any information about this case please contact;Agency Name: Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Agency Contact Person: Dr. Veronica Vance Agency Phone Number: 503-251-2402 E-Mail Agency Case Number: 13-11085 NCIC Case Number: N/A NamUs Case Number: UP #11085 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Information Source(s) NamUs

 

[Alleykins]

So they were discovered in 1980 but could have been archived years, possibly decades, before that? I'm kind of confused by the circumstances. What's your take on it?
Also, if the epiphyseal fusion is incomplete on femur - does that mean she wasn't done growing? I recall hearing about that in Bio, but that was eons ago.

 

[WyomingSkyAngel]

I'm guessing an insider would know if the yellow colored tag meant anything special. (Or it could mean the tag was yellowed from age as some fabric yellows over time.)

My ex grew up in Portland (he was born in 1962)....according to him the hard partying 1960s scenes that made San Francisco, CA famous were happening in Portland too. These remains might be from a transient, or possibly of Native American origin.

 

[theshadow45]

Yes Alleykins, I believe that the presence of an epiphyseal growth plate rather than a completed line on long bones means that she wasn't finished growing and was likely on the younger end of the age estimate (under 18-20, when the average person's growth is matured from adolescent to adult structures). I also think that what happened here was that this was likely a case of previously misplaced/lost archived remains that were eventually rediscovered who knows how much time later after they were initially found and stored with the ME.

 

[Alleykins]

Yes Alleykins, I believe that the presence of an epiphyseal growth plate rather than a completed line on long bones means that she wasn't finished growing and was likely on the younger end of the age estimate (under 18-20, when the average person's growth is matured from adolescent to adult structures). I also think that what happened here was that this was likely a case of previously misplaced/lost archived remains that were eventually rediscovered who knows how much time later after they were initially found and stored with the ME.

bbm for focus
That's what I'm leaning toward, that the discovery date wasn't when the remains were initially discovered, but found in archives, which means they could be somewhat older. Could they have been used for training purposes maybe?

 

[Melt71]

Regardless of the lengthy storage, these bones are already out of the ground so one wonders why they don't just do the DNA to see what they can find, and put this one to rest. www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11085

 

[victoriarobinson642]

The only possibility I can think of is Roxanne Sims.

 

[Mrs. Badcrumble]

Jane Doe's NamUs seems to be down.

 

[theshadow45]

This Jane Doe was found around 41 years ago today.

 

[EverlastingLight]

This person is identified according to Doe Network

 

[30Anne]

This person is identified according to Doe Network

I wonder if we will find out her name?