Author Topic: "MADISON" JANE DOE: WF, 21-35, skeleton found by hunters - 29 December 1996  (Read 292 times)

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The victim was located by hunters just 6/10 miles from US Highway 31, pasture is overgrown with thick brush, at the foot of a power pylon on December 29, 1996. The terrain in this area is very rough and is only accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles. This area is about three miles south of South Bend, Indiana.

She is known to authorities as "Madison."

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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP782Female, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
December 29, 1996
Location Found
South Bend, Indiana
Estimated Age Range
21-35 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers

NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
96-184

Demographics
Sex
Female
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 30
Estimated Age Range (Years)
21-35
Estimated Year of Death
1995-1996
Estimated PMI
18 Months
Height
5' 1"(61 inches) , Estimated
Weight
110 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
December 29, 1996
NamUs Case Created
January 3, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed
December 10, 2010

Location Found Map
Location
South Bend, Indiana 46614
County
St. Joseph County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Circumstances of Recovery
Skeleton found by hunters beside high voltage electrical utility road. No anatomical signs of cause of death when examined.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
--
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Physical Description
Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
Medium length
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
--
Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing No clothing found On the Body

Investigating Agencies
CASE OWNER
St. Joseph County Coroner
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Agency Case Number
96-184
Michael McGann, --
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St. Joseph County Metro Police Department
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Agency Case Number
96-59

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Reconstructions of the victim by Sheila E. Smith; earlier clay renderings.

Date of Discovery: December 29, 1996
Location of Discovery: South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Estimated Date of Death: 1-2 years prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Undetermined; suspected homicide

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 21-35 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, medium length
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Medium length brown hair. She had no previous broken bones but her nose may have been broken in the past. Spondylolysis of 5th lumbar, unknown if problem during life.

Identifiers
Dentals: Available. She had excellent dental hygiene. No Upper Lateral Incisors (genetic trait). Just one filling.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: None.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.

Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was located by hunters just 6/10 miles from US Highway 31, pasture is overgrown with thick brush, at the foot of a power pylon on December 29, 1996.

The terrain in this area is very rough and is only accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles. This area is about three miles south of South Bend, Indiana.

She is known to authorities as "Madison."

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit
Agency Contact Person: Tom Cameron
Agency Phone Number: 574-235-5009
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 115327 or 96-59

NCIC Case Number: U991403077
NamUs Case Number: 782

Information Source(s)
NamUs
Child Protection Education of America
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
South bend Tribune
South Bend Crime Stoppers

Admin Notes

Added: Prior to 2005; Last Updated: 6/10/18

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The victim was located by hunters just 6/10 miles from US Highway 31




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