The Lost and the Found

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/12447/details



Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12447 Female, Uncertain
Date Found
August 10, 1999
Location Found
3 miles North West of Walsenburg, Colorado
Estimated Age Range
30-45 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
99028
Demographics
Sex
Female
Race / Ethnicity
Uncertain

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years)
30-45
Estimated Year of Death
1997-1999
Estimated PMI
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Height
5' 10"(70 inches) , Estimated
Weight
140 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Found
August 10, 1999
NamUs Case Created
May 8, 2014
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Street Address
Red Rocks Road
3 miles North West of Walsenburg, Colorado 81089
County
Huerfano County
GPS Coordinates
latitude 3742, longitude 10448

Circumstances of Recovery
These remains were found by a man in the general vicinity of 1-25 (north of Walsenburg) and Red Rocks Rd. The man found a refrigerator lying on its side with the door partly open with what appeared to be skeletal remains. After further investigation, law enforcement located a scapula and jaw as well as additional bone fragments within 100 feet of the refrigerator. The trash in the refrigerator was dated 1988-1992.

Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Physical Description
Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
Reddish/brown but naturally dark brown; Curly; Estimated to be approximately shoulder length but hair appeared to be "singed" but not burned due to exposure. The hair appeared to have been well cared for prior to death, thick growth, with no split ends.
Body Hair Description
n/a
Facial Hair Description
n/a
Left Eye Color
Unknown or Missing
Right Eye Color
Unknown or Missing
Eye Description
n/a
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Other distinctive physical characteristicThe female was very tall perhaps 5ft 9 in. to 6 ft tall
According to a forensic anthropologist analysis the body showed evidence that she might have been pregnant at least 1 time and had 1 healed broken left rib and extensive dental work.

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessorieslots of misc. trashNear the Body
Clothing1. Light color, sleeveless, crop top (abdomen area exposed) t-shirt, made by "BANSFORNER" approximately a size medium, measuring 18 inches across and 18 inches from top to bottom.
2. "Bonjour Sports Bra" # RN18980 or RN16980. Maroon or red, size is extra large, (approximately a 36 C or D cup).
3. Blue jeans, cuffs rolled up two times (5 inches), made by "Wrangler", size 34x34, half zipped with the top button secured, leather "Wrangler" patch on back , small metal clip on left side belt loop( similar to a small money clip), not extremely faded, in good condition. No Belt.
No Panties.
4. Red, mens, thermal long underwear bottoms (long johns), "Winston" cigarette logo, on the back left side, approximately 28 inch waist and 22 inch inseam.
5. White or tan athletic-type socks (no identifying markings).
6. Black or dark brown well worn, ladies sandals, Made in ITALY, leather straps and double buckles (one above ankle, one below), rubber sole, suede leather foot pads, 10 inches long, 4 inches wide. On the Body
Clothing no other clothes with bodyNear the Body
Eyewearnone On the Body
Footwearsee above On the Body
Jewelrynone On the Body

Investigating Agencies
CASE OWNER
Huerfano County Coroner
719-738-2425

Agency Case Number
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Vonnie Maier-Valdez
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Case Contributors
Melissa Gregory, Regional Program Specialist
(817) 304-0893 | melissa.gregory@unthsc.edu
UNT Center for Human Identification