On May 25, 1981, authorities recovered a body of an unidentified, deceased white female from a low water crossing off Highway MM north of Dixon, MO. The woman, estimated to be between age 25-40, had suffered trauma to her face and had been strangled with pantyhose. Her death is considered homicide. The woman’s race is undetermined, possibly White with a mixture of Native American or Hispanic. The victim was likely born in the United States and had probably lived in Missouri for only a few years before her death, based on an analysis of strontium and lead in the her body. She most likely grew up in Southeastern US. When found she was wearing clothes, but no shoes were located.
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Pulaski Co Jane Doe - DNA Doe Project
Description On May 25, 1981, authorities recovered a body of an unidentified, deceased white female from a low water crossing off Highway MM north of Dixon, MO. The woman, estimated to be between age 25-40, had suffered trauma to her face and had been strangled with pantyhose. Her death is...
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Date of Discovery: May 25, 1981
Location of Discovery: Dixon, Pulaski County, Missouri
Estimated Date of Death: A day prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide - Beaten and strangled with pantyhose
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 25-40 years old
Race: Unsure, possibly White with Native American or Hispanic admixture.
Gender: Female
Height: 5'1" to 5'5
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown or hazel.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Slightly dark complexion. High cheek bones. Well-nourished. No obvious marks, scars, or tattoos.
Identifiers
Dentals: Available. Full upper denture plate and dental work on lower teeth.
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Dark blue Try 1 long-sleeved blouse with white pinstripes, In Gear blue jeans, blue bikini panties, and a bra with "Jubel" or "Julie" written on inside with magic marker. No shoes located.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was found in a low water crossing near Highway MM north of Dixon.
There was trauma to the face. Other specific information is available from law enforcement.
Analysis of strontium and lead in the victim's body indicated she was likely born in the United States. She had most likely lived in Missouri for only a few years before her death and was most likely from the Southeastern part of the country, from areas such as Texas to the east coast and from Georgia to south Florida.
On May 25, 1981, #JaneDoe was found in Pulaski Co, MO. On May 25, 2021, she has been IDENTIFIED as Karen Kay Knippers!
Estimated Age: 25-40 years old Race: Unsure, possibly White with Native American or Hispanic admixture. Gender: Female Height: 5'1" to 5'5 Weight: 130 lbs. Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown or hazel.
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