The Lost and the Found

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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP5578 Female, Black / African American
Date Found
March 26, 2003
Location Found
New Mexico
Estimated Age Range
50-60 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
2003-02194

Demographics
Sex
Female
Race / Ethnicity
Black / African American
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Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years)
50-60
Estimated Year of Death
2003
Estimated PMI
2 Hours
Height
5' 5"(65 inches) , Measured
Weight
134 lbs, Measured

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Found
March 26, 2003
NamUs Case Created
July 16, 2009
ME/C QA Reviewed
July 17, 2009

Location Found Map
Street Address
Hwy 227 at mile marker 2
New Mexico
County
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GPS Coordinates
N32.11859 W106.64940

Circumstances of Recovery
Pedestrian struck by motor vehicle. (see Scene circumstances)
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Traumatic injuries

Physical Description
Hair Color
Black
Head Hair Description
black, curly 6" over crown
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
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Left Eye Color
Brown
Right Eye Color
Brown
Eye Description
brown

Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/markvertical scar lower midline abdomen between umbilicus and pubic symphysis

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing Three sweatshirts, two T-shirts, blue sweater, gold colored poncho with fringe, black tank top, pink robe, swimsuit, camisole, blue shorts, orange shorts, longjohns, gloves, multiple socks, legwarmers, blue denim overalls On the Body
Footwear Black hightop tennis shoes On the Body
Jewelry Purse and backpack with multiple miscellaneous items including toys, medications, jewelry, binoculars, magazines, books, knitting needles, safety pins, salt and pepper packs, creamer packets, cards, papers and more.

Investigating Agencies
Las Cruces, NM
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Agency Case Number
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NM State Police, --
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NM Office of the Medical Investigator
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Agency Case Number
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Terry Coker, --
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Case Contributors
Peter Loomis, Forensic Odontologist
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
(505) 272-3053