On February 4, 1997 a partially burned body was found in an abandoned blue Honda Accord in the area of North 24th and East Monroe Streets in Phoenix, Arizona. An empty brown vinyl purse with writing on the outside containing the name “Monique” was found near the body; on the body were found a watch and two yellow metal necklaces. Forensic scientists determined the deceased was a 20 to 50-year-old Black/African American who stood approximately 5’3” tall and weighed about 100 pounds; she had black hair. Witnesses said the deceased was possibly a transient who had been seen in the local area before.
DNA Doe Project Status: Research in progress
Monique Phoenix Jane Doe 1997 | DNA Doe Project
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Distinguishing Marks/Features: Partial Salpingectomy (partial removal of fallopian tubes- tubal ligation) as a result there is a 5 inch abdominal surgical scar. Possible history of mental illness.
Dentals: Available; she was missing all upper teeth and lower teeth as well.
Clothing: Blue pants, gray shirt
Jewelry: Broken yellow metal necklace with large links, broken yellow metal necklace, watch (worn on right wrist)
Additional Personal Items: Brown vinyl purse with one handle and a zipper for closure. The purse was empty but had numerous words written on the outside of it in blue ink "Moniqued hates allende spiriteds from out of hell moniqued hates all satan god malesd childrens and shall soon be alal end evil".
The victim was found in an abandoned car at 24th Place and Adams. She was a known transient who was sleeping in the car when it caught fire. The car was not hers and was not registered in the state of Arizona. The vehicle was a 2-door blue Honda Accord with partial AZ plate VRS353.
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