Author Topic: JENKINS COUNTY JANE DOE: AF, 16-22 - Found in Dumpster in Millen, GA - Feb 14, 1988  (Read 140 times)

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The victim's body was found wrapped with plastic and duct tape inside a large nylon suitcase or duffle bag that had been placed in a dumpster located off Kaiser Road (now the Bypass) and Old Perkins Road in Millen.

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http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1113140

 
Sketch completed by a Forensic Artist with GBI.


Actual photograph of duffle bag


Enhanced image of duffle bag the female was found inside.

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/113ufga.html

Date of Discovery: February 14, 1988
Location of Discovery: Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia
Estimated Date of Death: 4-7 days prior
State of Remains: Unknown
Cause of Death: Homicide by asphyxiation

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 16-25 years old
Race: Asian or Asian/White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4" to 5'6"
Weight: 135 to 145 pounds
Hair Color: Dark brown, long and straight
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Available. Her teeth were in fairly good condition with crooked upper teeth. She had a lower molar extracted not too long before her death
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Not available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Bedding items were found with the victim.

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim's body was found wrapped with plastic and duct tape inside a large nylon suitcase or duffle bag that had been placed in a dumpster located off Kaiser Road (now the Bypass) and Old Perkins Road in Millen.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Jenkins County Coroner's Office
Agency Phone Number: 912-982-4221
Agency Case Number: 501850188
Agency Name: Georgia Bureau of Investigations - Statesboro
Agency Phone Number: 912-871-1121
Agency Name: Jenkins County Sheriff's Office
Agency Phone Number: 912-982-4211

NCIC Case Number: U-292381150
NamUs Case Number: 4697
NCMEC Case Number: 1113140

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https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Jane_Doe_(1988)



Jenkins County Jane Doe was a teenager or young adult found murdered on February 14, 1988. She is thought to have been asphyxiated.

Characteristics
- It is commonly believed she was of East Asian descent, although she could have had white ancestry.
- An initial autopsy report states that she was possibly Hispanic without mentioning any possibility of her being Caucasian.

- In the decades since her disappearance, some have posited that she was Native American.
- Some of her front teeth were crooked, but she had good dental health.
- Not long before she died, she had one of her molars removed, although the socket had healed.
- The alignment of her teeth may be characteristic of Asian and Native American ethnicity.
- Her hair was fairly long and was dark brown to black in color.
- She had recently shaved her legs.

Accessories
-  The remains were unclothed and lacked jewelry.
-  A pale green pillow with a floral design
-  Maroon bedspread with similar pattern to the pillow
-  A towel with a butterfly design
-  Sheets lacking embroidery.

Case

A man searching for cans initially discovered the victim's body while his companion waited in his vehicle. They later brought a friend to the scene and alerted police. At least one other person had noticed a foul odor coming from the dumpster but did not investigate.

The victim had been placed inside a duffel-style suitcase after being wrapped in bedding material and tape. Her feet had been bound. It has been suggested that the bedding could have originated from her residence or a place of employment.

The condition of her body greatly impacted the accuracy of the original reconstruction. GBI officials stated that the rendering may have been inaccurate. Despite this, they received tips of women who bore a resemblance, also noting similarities with the bedding material. One investigator considered the possibility the bedding originated from Korea.

The cause of death could not be determined, although asphyxiation is suspected. Some theorize the pillow found with the remains was used to smother her. However, no blood was found on this item, and no signs of trauma were identified.

Initially, the victim was listed as White or Hispanic. She was possibly a migrant worker who could have arrived in Atlanta or had traveled from Florida for work. She also may have been a victim of human trafficking, being forced to work as an erotic masseuse in establishments frequented by truckers.

In 1991, investigators received a phone call, presumably from Johnny Young, a person of interest in the case since 1988, who confessed to the murder. After he was located in New Jersey, he denied making the phone call. He is now deceased. Young may have been acquainted with a Puerto Rican woman who resembled the initial GBI sketch.

Despite the fact the remains were cremated, additional information regarding her age and race could be established if bone fragments still exist. Evidence in the case has been sent for additional examination as of 2018.

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