TX WIZARD WELLS JANE DOE: WF, 23-29, found in wooded area in Wizard Wells, TX - 1 Dec 1984 - Healed spinal trauma *ROBERTA MUMMA*

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83UFTX - Unidentified Female​

Reconstructions of the decedent by Karen T. Taylor,

Date of Discovery: December 1, 1984
Location of Discovery: Wizard Wells, Jack County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 3 or more months prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 23-29 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'5"
Weight: Unknown, possibly slender
Hair Color: Auburn to blond
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Evidence of healed trauma to her spine; she may have had problems with her feet during her lifetime.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available. Composite fillings that dentists only have used since 1978 and 1979.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Pending.

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Bra and panties.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery​

The remains of the decedent were located in a wooded area in Wizard Wells, Texas.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Jack County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 940-567-2161
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 854-1201

Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: U8707003

NCIC Case Number: U155844762
NamUs Case Number: 4511

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
TXDPS
Texas Rangers' Evidential Art & Facial Identification

83UFTX

#JaneDoe was located in a wooded area in Wizard Wells, #Texas on December 1, 1984.

Estimated Age: 23-29 years old Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'2" to 5'5" Weight: Unknown, possibly slender Hair Color: Auburn to blond

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Removed from NamUs. Still listed with Doe Network and Texas DPS.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Request Rejected

July 24, 2024

Wizard Wells, TX – The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers have identified the victim of a homicide that occurred near Wizard Wells, Texas, in 1984 as Roberta Mumma. Roberta Mumma’s skeletal remains were discovered in a remote area in Jack County over 35 years ago, and her identity remained a mystery until now.

The victim was identified as Roberta Mumma, who was 25 years old at the time of her death. Roberta Mumma was identified using advanced forensic techniques and DNA analysis. The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are actively investigating this cold case and seeking justice for Roberta Mumma. Roberta Mumma’s last known location before the discovery of her remains was in Tennessee.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about Roberta Mumma or the circumstances surrounding her death to come forward. The smallest detail could be crucial in solving this case and bringing closure to Roberta Mumma’s loved ones.

The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are committed to pursuing justice for Roberta Mumma and ensuring those responsible for her death are held accountable.

For more information or to provide tips, please contact the Jack County Sheriff’s Office at 940-567-2161 or chauger@jackcounty.texas.gov.

 

[Kimster]

Since they have a progression photo, I’m going to assume they’ve been looking for her. I wonder how she ended up in Texas?