http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/778ufca.html778UFCA - Unidentified FemaleReconstruction of the victim by Carl Kopplman. To view mortuary photographs of the victim, please click photo 1 and photo 2.
Date of Discovery: May 30, 1976
Location of Discovery: Nipton, San Bernardino County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Days
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Physical DescriptionEstimated Age: 18-30 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Hair Color: Reddish brown, shoulder length hair.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: No evidence of prior pregnancies. Residual of orange or pink nail polish on fingernails.
IdentifiersDentals: Available. Two upper front teeth overlap, missing for wisdom teeth. No fillings or cavities.
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Not available - Insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing & Personal ItemsClothing: Two-piece bathing suit, navy blue with white trim, "Carol Brant" brand.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Circumstances of DiscoveryThe victim was located in a mineshaft in the remote Mojave desert near Nipton, California on May 30, 1976. Victim was shot in the back and dumped at location. Possibly transported there.
Investigating Agency(s)Agency Name: San Bernardino County Sheriff - Coroner
Agency Contact Person: David Van Norman
Agency Phone Number: 909-387-2978
Agency E-Mail: dvannorman@sbcsd.org
Agency Case Number: 38765808 (Sheriff); 47426 (Coroner)
NCIC Case Number: U760572472
NamUs Case Number: 2503
Information Source(s)NamUs
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Admin NotesAdded: 9/24/08; Last Updated: 11/16/16