The Lost and the Found

The decedent was discovered on or around June 1, 1994 in Orleans Parish, Lousiana. The cervical vertebrae were not recovered.

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616UFLA - Unidentified Female

 

Reconstruction of the decedent by LSU FACES; t-shirt with logo and design.

Date of Discovery: June 1, 1994 (estimated)
Location of Discovery: Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 2 months to 2 years prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 25-38 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'3"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Available. Large unfilled caries that encompass multiple surfaces was noted on the following teeth: 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 and 32. All upper teeth missing; a denture plate was in place.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Floral-designed shorts and a t-shirt with the logo Tela Honduras with a design, actual sizes not noted; however, both clothing articles are comparable to size small. Maroon or red house slippers, no size noted.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery
The decedent was discovered on or around June 1, 1994 in Orleans Parish, Lousiana. The cervical vertebrae were not recovered.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: LSU FACES Lab
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Ginesse Listi, Teresa Wilson or Maria Allaire
Agency Phone Number: 225-578-3906 (Listi), 225-578-4761 (Wilson) or 225-578-4775 (Allaire)
Agency E-Mail: glisti1(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 94-24

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2153

Information Source(s)
NamUs
LSU FACES

Admin Notes
Added: 8/17/08; Last Updated: 12/14/17