The Lost and the Found

The partial skeleton of a woman was found on April 20, 1979 in West Haven, Connecticut. She was between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five when she died due to an unknown cause and nature, near a water processing plant. She had died between 1971 and 1978, a year to eight years before she was located. A black bra made from lace was the only article of clothing found, but she also had a folding alarm clock in her possession. The woman had fillings, signs of a dental disease and congenitally missing wisdom teeth. She also may have had some back problems, as she might have been missing a vertebra and could have had arthritis.

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NamUs UP # 9236

ME/C Case Number: 79-519 & 81-934
New Haven County, Connecticut
18 to 30 year old White Female

Case Report - NamUs UP # 9236
Case Information
Status Unidentified
Case number 79-519 & 81-934
Date found April 20, 1979 11:48
Date created September 02, 2011 10:14
Date last modified September 28, 2015 11:17
Investigating agency
date QA reviewed September 03, 2011 10:50

Local Contact (ME/C or Other)
Agency State of CT Chf Med Examiners Ofc
Phone 860-679-3980
Case Manager
Name Michelle Clark
Phone 860-573-8583

Demographics
Estimated age Adult - Pre 40
Minimum age 18 years
Maximum age 30 years
Race White
Ethnicity
Sex Female
Weight (pounds) , Cannot Estimate
Height (inches) , Cannot Estimate
Body Parts Inventory (Check all that apply)
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

Probable year of death to 1979
Estimated postmortem interval 2 Years

Circumstances
Location Found
GPS coordinates
Address 1 New Haven Water Company
Address 2 Adjacent to Route 34 Derby Ave.
City West Haven
State Connecticut
Zip code 06516
County New Haven
Circumstances
skeletal remains were found on the New Haven Water Company property on April 20, 1979. On April 24, 1981 the associated mandible was located.

Physical
Hair color Unknown or Completely Bald

Other distinctive
physical characteristics
The female may have had a congenitally missing lower vertebra. She may also have had arthritis which would have caused some lower back pain

Clothing on body
Black lace bra

Other items found
with body
A folding travel alarm clock in a hard red case was the only belonging found with the female

Dental
Status: Dental information / charting is available and entered

DNA
Status: Sample submitted - Tests comple

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Connecticut

West Haven Jane Doe

The partial skeleton of a woman was found on April 20, 1979 in West Haven, Connecticut. She was between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five when she died due to an unknown cause and nature, near a water processing plant. She had died between 1971 and 1978, a year to eight years before she was located. A black bra made from lace was the only article of clothing found, but she also had a folding alarm clock in her possession. The woman had fillings, signs of a dental disease and congenitally missing wisdom teeth. She also may have had some back problems, as she might have been missing a vertebra and could have had arthritis.

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Unidentified Female Discovery: April 20, 1979 Location, West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut Estimated Date of Death: 1 to 8 years prior You may remain anonymous when submitting information to any agency. If you have an info on this case or know who this victim may be contact: State of Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner's Office Agency Contact Person: Michelle Clark Agency Phone Number: 860-679-3980 or 860-573-8583

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1196UFCT - Unidentified Female









Date of Discovery: April 20, 1979
Location of Discovery: West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
Estimated Date of Death: 1 to 8 years prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 18-30 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'1" to 5'3"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: She may have had a congenitally missing lower vertebra. She may also have had arthritis which would have caused some lower back pain.

Identifiers
Dentals: Available. She had periodontal disease and several fillings in teeth. All wisdom teeth were congenitally missing.
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Black lace bra.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Westclox folding travel alarm clock in a hard red case.

Circumstances of Discovery
The victim's skeletal remains were found on the New Haven Water Company property adjacent to Route 34/Derby Avenue on April 20, 1979. On April 24, 1981 the associated mandible was located.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: State of Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Michelle Clark
Agency Phone Number: 860-679-3980
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 79-519 & 81-934

NCIC Case Number: U200029672
NamUs Case Number: 9236
NCMEC Case Number: 1224543

Information Source(s)
Namus
NCMEC

Admin Notes
Added: 10/11/14; Last Updated: 8/8/16

http://www.officialcoldcaseinvestig...truction-can-help-ID-woman-found-dead-in-1979

http://www.nhregister.com/general-ne...d-dead-in-1979

WEST HAVEN >> Police are hoping an image recently completed by forensic artists using facial reconstruction will help them identify a woman found dead 35 years ago in the New Haven Water Company property off Route 34 and allow detectives to close the cold case.


The woman is described as white and was estimated to be in her late teens to early 20s, police spokesman Sgt. David Tammaro said Tuesday. She was about 5 feet 1 inches to 5 feet 3 inches tall. The woman’s body was found April 20, 1979 adjacent to Route 34 (Derby Avenue). She had been dead for between one to eight years when she was found, according to police.


“We don’t have anything conclusive that may describe her manner of death,” Tammaro said. “We’re trying to identify her because we would like to close the case and notify any next of kin. If someone could identify her, we could develop leads and find out how she got to West Haven and possibly find a suspect.”


Police said the woman had periodontal disease and several fillings in her teeth. All of her wisdom teeth were congenitally missing. She may have had a missing lower vertebra, police said, and may also have had arthritis that would have caused some lower back pain.


Police said the facial reconstruction is an example of what she may have looked like.


The only clothing item found with her was a black lace bra. Also with her was a folding travel alarm clock in a hard red case.


Because of her advanced stage of decomposition, Tammaro said police are unable to determine her hair and eye colors and cause of death.


Tammaro said no missing persons descriptions and reports in recent years matched that of the found body.


“Detectives have been working on the case since the body was found and it was passed to different detectives over the years as the case went cold,” Tammaro said. “Detectives were in the area as recently as October because new bones were discovered and were determined to belong to the girl.”


The facial reconstruction was created by forensic artists at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.


See the poster created by the NCMEC here.


Tammaro said the department is appealing to the help of the public to identify her. Police ask that anyone with information call the West Haven Police Department at 203-937-3900. Anyone providing information can do so anonymously, Tammaro said.

http://www.nhregister.com/general-ne...d-dead-in-1979