Identified! VA - Annandale, WhtFem ~60, 245UFVA, 'NO CODE, DNR, No Penicillin', Dec'96 #2 - Joyce Meyer Sommers

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This Christmas tree Jane doe look like almost Ann Bernadette Fulton

Interesting, I can definitely see a resemblance between them. Ann Fulton would've been missing for a full 25 years before this Doe was found, although she matches the height/weight. Also an apparent history of depression and a hidden drinking problem. Given the clothing and Mel Brooks I would've guessed this Jane Doe is from the East Coast too, though that's pretty speculative.

Either way, hopefully we will soon know from DNA.
 
  • #202
Height fits, and she would have been around 66 in 1996 so the age is right.
 
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Thanks to everybody who is still looking out for her identity....It's very heartwarming to see. For me personally..I put a lot of hours in searching for her identity....and she has a ton of rule outs now...I prefer to wait for the DNA results. My guess is we are all are going to be surprised. I always called her "the red headed lady" the name of the file I have for her and I have searched my soul many times....should we let her go...she tried so hard to cover up her identity...or "go for it"..find her......I just want her to have peace, because I feel some kind of connection (love?) with her (like Ellery Doe) and maybe her family who might still be looking out for her get some peace too. Good thoughts.....
 
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Thanks to everybody who is still looking out for her identity....It's very heartwarming to see. For me personally..I put a lot of hours in searching for her identity....and she has a ton of rule outs now...I prefer to wait for the DNA results. My guess is we are all are going to be surprised. I always called her "the red headed lady" the name of the file I have for her and I have searched my soul many times....should we let her go...she tried so hard to cover up her identity...or "go for it"..find her......I just want her to have peace, because I feel some kind of connection (love?) with her (like Ellery Doe) and maybe her family who might still be looking out for her get some peace too. Good thoughts.....

I agree. She wanted to be alone; who am I to deny her that?

But at the same time I hope she knows that even if she didn't feel she had love in her life at the end, there are people who love her now.
 
  • #207
She chose to die the way she wanted to. She had that.
I hope in death, she'll allow us to find out a little bit more about her, only out of the pure love and compassion we have for her.
 
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I wish there were a higher quality version of her reconstruction that isnt AI enhanced.
 
  • #209
I agree. She wanted to be alone; who am I to deny her that?
RSBM

I've always got it in the back of my mind that when she's ID'd (and I have no doubt she will be) that her family may honor her by not releasing her name.
 
  • #210
I agree. She wanted to be alone; who am I to deny her that?

But at the same time I hope she knows that even if she didn't feel she had love in her life at the end, there are people who love her now.

I agree completely with that. She went out on her own terms but there may be people who have missed her, looked for her or just remembered her in passing, like I do old work colleagues or neighbours who I would never have kept in touch with. We all deserve to be remembered and let's face it, I think we have all warmed to this lady and her sense of humour and politeness - whether we end up knowing about this lady's path in life or identity, I don't think it matters as I think she will be remembered by a lot of people now.
 
  • #211
Just a question on the privacy question of not identifying someone publicly - I understand and respect the need for that but does law enforcement etc actually cross reference if there is a missing report for the person and then close it down?
 
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Just a question on the privacy question of not identifying someone publicly - I understand and respect the need for that but does law enforcement etc actually cross reference if there is a missing report for the person and then close it down?
Yes, they do. They will try to locate next of kin.

amateur opinion and speculation
 
  • #213
Yes, they do. They will try to locate next of kin.

amateur opinion and speculation
Thanks - I guess I was wondering how far the right to privacy extended in the US, in terms of no one being told. Thank you.
 
  • #214
My gosh. So frustrating that this case has not yet been solved. it’s been a while since I last read about her here. I first learned about her on the Doe Network site back in 2004 and it’s haunted me ever since.
 
  • #215
Just checking for any updates. I think of her often. As has been said... she's cared about by so many....
 
  • #216
Identified by Othram!!!! I am in shock.
 
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RIP Joyce, you were so, so loved.
 
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Forever in awe of you guys.
Joyce sounds like she had a tough life. I hope she found her peace.
 
  • #220
Just saw on FB she got her name back! Thanks again @othram for all you do!

RIP Joyce. You were loved by so many here.
 

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