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Case File: 1065UFMS
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Reconstructions and sketch of the victim


Unidentified Female
Date of Discovery: October 5, 1980
Location of Discovery: Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi
Estimated Date of Death: April through October 1980
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description
** Listed information is approximate

Estimated Age: 34-46 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'1" to 5'6"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Medium to dark brown, shoulder length.
Eye Color: Unknown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Healed nasal fracture with nasal bridge deviation to the right. Healed fracture of the lateral end of right clavicle. Slight porotic hyperostosis suggests at least one episode of chronic iron deficiency anemia. May have given birth to a child many years prior to death or not at all. Probably right-handed. Muscle attachments are well developed, especially in the upper extremities. Physique was likely muscular and compact. She was physically active through either occupation or athletics.

Dentals: Available. Extensive dental work. Four platinum dental bridges. several root canals. Seven fillings.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Unknown

Jewelry: Unknown

Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Case History
Hunters found the victim's skeletal remains in two green trash bags in a wooded area off Highway 26 in Wiggins. Her hands and feet were bound.

She is affectionately known as Ms. Wiggins.

Investigating Agency(s)
If you have any information about this case please contact;

Agency Name: Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Kristi Johnson
Agency Phone Number: 228-896-0664
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Agency Name: Mississippi Chief Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Mark LeVaughn
Agency Phone Number: 601-987-1440

Agency Case Number: 2013005870
NCIC Case Number: U640027728
NamUs Case Number: UP #11583
Former Hot Case Number: 1598
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Information Source(s)
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