WA WILKESON JANE DOE: F, 30-50, found in the woods near Wilkeson, WA - 13 Oct 1997 *LAURIE KRAGE*

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922UFWA - Unidentified Female​

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Date of Discovery: October 13, 1997
Location of Discovery: Wilkeson, Pierce County, Washington
Estimated Date of Death: 1986 to 1997
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown


Physical Description

Estimated Age: 30-50 years old
Race: Other
Gender: Female
Height: 5'5", Estimated
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Brown or blonde.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Healed fracture of the diaphysis of right femur resulting in shortened length from left femur. Lateral wedging of the right side of the centra of T3-T5 resulting in slight scoliosis with a curve to the left.


Identifiers

Dentals: Available. Treated for a mandibular symphysis fracture. Surgical wiring in mandible to left of midline. This individual may have worn a mandibular removable partial denture. Dental data in NDIR.
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available


Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Dark blue Russell long sleeved sweat shirt with a logo of Pacific Lutheran University with basketball logo and "LUTES," Union Bay blue jeans (size 7), and white Reebok with yellow and green trim (size 4.5).
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown


Circumstances of Discovery

A person walking through the woods discovered the victim's skeletal remains near mile post 9 on Gale Creek Road and Quinnon Extension Road.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Amber Larkins
Agency Phone Number: 253-798-6494
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 97-0753

NCIC Case Number: U071134194
NamUs Case Number: 5691


Information Source(s)

Namus

 
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In October 2023, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office submitted forensic evidence to Othram in The Woodlands, Texas to determine if advanced DNA testing could help identify the woman. Othram scientists successfully developed a DNA extract from the forensic evidence and then used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to build a comprehensive genealogical profile for the unknown woman. Othram’s in-house forensic genetic genealogy team then used this profile to conduct genetic genealogy research, ultimately providing new investigative leads to law enforcement.

Using this new information, a follow-up investigation was conducted leading investigators to potential relatives of Pierce County Jane Doe. Reference DNA samples were collected from the potential relatives and compared to the DNA profile of the unknown woman. The potential relative's DNA profile was compared to the DNA profile developed for the unknown woman using KinSNP® Rapid Relationship Testing. This investigation led to the identification of the woman as Laurie Kay (Lester) Krage, born December 17, 1959.

This case is now being investigated as a homicide and detectives are seeking any information from those that may have known Laurie Krage or her late husband Ronald Martin who passed away in 2020 from natural causes. Laurie was known to travel in all parts of Pierce County to include, Lakewood, Kent and Emerald Queen area. Detectives are seeking information about Laurie or Ronald Martin from 1995-1997. Laurie was last known to be alive in January of 1996.

Anyone with information about Laurie is asked to submit a tip to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office via their Android app or iPhone app. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by visiting tpcrimestoppers.com or calling 1-800-222-TIPS.

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