NV ARROYO GRANDE JANE DOE: WF, 14-25, found in Henderson / Las Vegas, NV - 5 Oct 1980 *TAMMY TERRELL*

62 inches tall, weight 103 lbs. Estimated age 14-25, probably not older than 19
light blondish-brown hair
eyes blue or hazel (eyes may have looked green under some lighting conditions)
pierced ears
right forearm had small tattoo of the letter "S"- tattoo was crude, not professionally done , blue ink. Tattoo was on the inside of her forearm
unique and sophisticated (for 1980) dental suture on at least one of her teeth
impacted wisdom teeth
wore silver nail polish
vaccination scar on left bicep
gap between two of her teeth as depicted in Carl's reconstruction below ( gap may have occurred after death)

Because of the condition of her teeth, investigators do not believe that this young woman was homeless. Her teeth had several fillings and the dental suture was unique for the times. They also believe she may have been travelling from California or Arizona to the Las Vegas area.

It is worth saying that on October 2, 1980 there was a heavyweight boxing match between Muhammed Ali and Larry Holmes in Las Vegas. The WBC boxing match was held at Caesar's Palace. The boxing match was heavily advertised worldwide, received tons of publicity, and marked Ali's return to the ring after an absence of a couple of years. Arroyo was found on October 5, 1980. The medical examiner estimated the time of death could have occurred up to 24 hours earlier, on October 4, 1980.
some dental fillings
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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) NAMUS.gov link to UP46

Tammy Terrell contains other reconstructions of Arroyo's face

ARROYO GRANDE JANE DOE, (most likely no older than 19) Henderson, #NEVADA (near Las Vegas) found Oct. 5, 1980

62 inches tall, weight 103 lbs. Estimated age 14-25, probably not older than 19 light blondish-brown hair eyes blue or hazel (eyes may have looked green under some lighting conditions) pierced ears right forearm had small tattoo of the letter "S"

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[sfr826]

Identified as 17-year-old Tammy Corrine Terrell of Roswell, New Mexico

Press release from the Henderson Police Department:

After 41 Years “Jane Arroyo Grande Doe” Has Been Identified​

Henderson, Nev. – The City of Henderson Police Department’s Investigative Division has identified the victim of their 1980 cold case homicide as 17-year-old Tammy Terrell.

On October 5th,1980, at approximately 9:00p.m., Tammy’s body was located by a passing motorist in the desert area near Arroyo Grande Boulevard and Lake Mead Parkway.

Since the incident, Tammy had only been known as “Jane Arroyo Grande Doe”, as all attempts to identify her to this point had been unsuccessful. The Clark County Coroner’s Office had ruled her death a homicide.

On November 10, 2021, the City of Henderson Police Department’s Investigative Division received a positive identification confirmation, through the use of investigative genetic genealogy.

Investigative genetic genealogy is the use of DNA testing to determine relationships between individuals and identify possible relatives of the unidentified victim. Detectives then contact these potential relatives in an attempt to identify family members that have gone missing.

Tammy was last seen at a restaurant in Roswell, New Mexico on the evening of September 28th, 1980, with an unidentified white male adult and white female adult; possibly planning to leave New Mexico for an unknown destination in California.

Due to the fact that this is still an open investigation, no additional details will be released at this time.

This investigation has been ongoing and active throughout the years, involving the continued efforts of many law enforcement partners and investigating individuals who helped make the identification possible; to which include the Henderson Police Department Cold Case Homicide Unit, the Clark County Coroner’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, NamUS Regional Program, Barbara Rae-Venter and Firebird Forensics, Gene by Gene Forensics, Artesia Police Department, Roswell New Mexico Assurance Home, Terry Meurer and the Unsolved Mysteries Team, and the victim’s family.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4750, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit Crime Stoppers website. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest, or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

 

[Kimster]

Identified as 17-year-old Tammy Corrine Terrell of Roswell, New Mexico

Press release from the Henderson Police Department:

After 41 Years “Jane Arroyo Grande Doe” Has Been Identified​

Henderson, Nev. – The City of Henderson Police Department’s Investigative Division has identified the victim of their 1980 cold case homicide as 17-year-old Tammy Terrell.

On October 5th,1980, at approximately 9:00p.m., Tammy’s body was located by a passing motorist in the desert area near Arroyo Grande Boulevard and Lake Mead Parkway.

Since the incident, Tammy had only been known as “Jane Arroyo Grande Doe”, as all attempts to identify her to this point had been unsuccessful. The Clark County Coroner’s Office had ruled her death a homicide.

On November 10, 2021, the City of Henderson Police Department’s Investigative Division received a positive identification confirmation, through the use of investigative genetic genealogy.

Investigative genetic genealogy is the use of DNA testing to determine relationships between individuals and identify possible relatives of the unidentified victim. Detectives then contact these potential relatives in an attempt to identify family members that have gone missing.

Tammy was last seen at a restaurant in Roswell, New Mexico on the evening of September 28th, 1980, with an unidentified white male adult and white female adult; possibly planning to leave New Mexico for an unknown destination in California.

Due to the fact that this is still an open investigation, no additional details will be released at this time.

This investigation has been ongoing and active throughout the years, involving the continued efforts of many law enforcement partners and investigating individuals who helped make the identification possible; to which include the Henderson Police Department Cold Case Homicide Unit, the Clark County Coroner’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, NamUS Regional Program, Barbara Rae-Venter and Firebird Forensics, Gene by Gene Forensics, Artesia Police Department, Roswell New Mexico Assurance Home, Terry Meurer and the Unsolved Mysteries Team, and the victim’s family.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4750, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit Crime Stoppers website. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest, or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

So there was a female along with the male who she was last seen with. I hope they have a lot of clues! But I have to wonder because they haven’t been found after all this time.

 

[Sunburst]

So there was a female along with the male who she was last seen with. I hope they have a lot of clues! But I have to wonder because they haven’t been found after all this time.

Rumor on other sites is that the POS serial killer Gallegos couple may have been the couple Tammy was seen with.He died in prison. She was released and as of 10 years ago or so, was living under a different name in Cali.