TN TN - Robertson Co, WhtFem UP1583, 35-50, cranium near I-65, Mar'79

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1510UFTN - Unidentified Female​

Date of Discovery: March 21, 1979
Location of Discovery: Robertson County, Tennessee
Estimated Date of Death: 6-9 months prior
State of Remains: Cranium only
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 35-50 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not available. Very small maxillary arch. Mandable not recovered. No teeth in upper jaw.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: None.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.

Circumstances of Discovery​

Two boys discovered the decedent's cranium near I-65 on March 21, 1979. The remains were initially believed to be male.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: University of Tennessee - Forensic Anthropology Center
Agency Contact Person: Lee Jantz
Agency Phone Number: 865-974-4408
Agency E-Mail: ljantz(at)utk.edu
Agency Case Number: UT79-2F

Agency Name: Robertson County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Det. Wayne Robertson
Agency Phone Number: 865-974-4408
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 07-1628

NCIC Case Number: U470019429
NamUs Case Number: 1583
Former Doe Network Case Numbers: Hot Case 2027; 1831UMTN

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
Robertson County Times News Archives

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