NY CENTRAL VALLEY JANE DOE: F, 30-55, found in wooded area of Harriman State Park, NY - 13 May 1984 - Yellow gold mother's ring *IDENTIFIED*

254UFNY - Unidentified Female​


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Reconstruction of the victim; victim's jewelry.

Date of Discovery: May 13, 1984
Location of Discovery: Harriman State Park, Orange County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: 1982-1983
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot


Physical Description

Estimated Age: 30-55 years old
Race: Unknown
Sex: Female
Height: 5'0" to 5'4"
Weight: 100 to 140 lbs.
Hair Color: Gray, dyed brown.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Medium build.


Identifiers

Dentals: Available. Extensive, expensive fillings.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Unknown.


Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Gray cotton jersey shorts, approximate 27" waist and a light-colored bra, approximate 34" - 36".
Jewelry: Single-pierced earring; a yellow gold necklace; a 14K yellow gold engagement ring size 6½ with European cut center diamond of 1.10 carats with 3 smaller diamonds on each side. This ring was resized to be larger. Also found was a 3-stone 14K yellow gold mother's ring with aqua and ruby stones, and third stone missing (March and July remained). This ring marked with "14KT. P.G."
Additional Personal Items: Unknown


Circumstances of Discovery

The victim's remains were discovered by a hiker in a wooded area on May 13, 1984.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: New York State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 845-782-8311
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: FMSP 84-269

NCIC Case Number: U719073673
NamUs Case Number: 9736


Information Source(s)

NamUs
ID-Wanted Organization

 
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In March 2021, as part of a collaboration between the New York State Police (NYSP) and the FBI, forensic evidence from the unknown woman was sent to Othram with the hope that advanced DNA testing might produce new leads to the woman's identity or to the identity of a close family member. Othram scientists used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to build a comprehensive DNA profile for the murdered woman. This profile was delivered back to law enforcement so that it could be used in a genealogical search. The FBI investigative team conducted research resulting from the DNA profile created by Othram and provided an investigative lead to to the New York State Police.

In September 2022, additional DNA testing with a possible family member confirmed the woman’s identity. Investigators have not yet released the name or photo of the murdered woman because a homicide investigation is currently in process. Investigators are, however, asking for anyone that might know something about this case to contact the New York State Police ( 1-845-782-8311) and to reference agency case number FMSP 84-269.
 
Oh wow. That's wonderful. I remember thinking how odd it was she hadn't been identified because of her jewelry. Especially the mother's ring and engagement ring that could be a wedding ring. Just speculation, But the investigation is probably her significant other.
 

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