Author Topic: COLUMBIA COUNTY JANE DOE: WF, 45-65, found near Highway 78 - 8 May 1982  (Read 154 times)

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A passerby discovered the victim's remains about 60 feet of Petra Road, near Highway 78, not far from I-90/94. It was determined that she died from blunt force trauma to the head. At the time, there were no missing persons reports in southern Wisconsin matching the victim. Investigators believed she may have been dumped at the location.

She was buried in Wyocena on September 1, 1987 as a Jane Doe. On April 21, 2014, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, with the assistance of the FBI, reopened the case and her body was exhumed in hopes of collecting DNA, which was successfully obtained.

Investigators believe she and her killer may not have been native to the area where she was found.

Tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers via email or text by visiting Crime Stoppers, or by texting the word “CRIMES” (274637) with the keyword “TIPCOSO.”

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/12533?nav



Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12533 Female, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
May 8, 1982
Location Found
Columbia County, Wisconsin
Estimated Age Range
45-65 Years

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
82-1079

Demographics
Sex
Female
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group
Adult
Estimated Age Range (Years)
45-65
Estimated Year of Death
--
Estimated PMI
--
Height
5' 5"(65 inches) , Estimated
Weight
Cannot Estimate

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
May 8, 1982
NamUs Case Created
May 23, 2014
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
General Location
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Wisconsin
County
Columbia County
GPS Coordinates
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Circumstances of Recovery
Skeletal remains found in rural Columbia County. Forensic Anthropology review determined victim died from blunt force trauma to the head.

Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
--
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Physical Description
Hair Color
Unknown
Head Hair Description
Unknown
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
Unknown
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Other distinctive physical characteristic Victim may have had arthritis in her neck, lower spine and left knee. Victim may have walked with a slight gate.

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing Multicolored blouse and brown in color Chesterfield labeled pants (size 12) found with victim.

Case Contributors
Alexander Agnew, Law Enforcement
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
60874241663318

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1188ufwi.html





Date of Discovery: May 8, 1982
Location of Discovery: Caledonia, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Estimated Date of Death: Up to a year prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Homicide - Blunt-force trauma to the head

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 45-65 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'5" to 5'7"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Probably has given birth. May have had arthritis in her neck, lower spine and left knee and may have walked with a slight gait.

Identifiers
Dentals: Available. She had an unusual partial denture and unusual crowns.
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Multi-colored blouse and brown Chesterfield pants (size 12).
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery
A passerby discovered the victim's remains about 60 feet of Petra Road, near Highway 78, not far from I-90/94. It was determined that she died from blunt force trauma to the head. At the time, there were no missing persons reports in southern Wisconsin matching the victim. Investigators believed she may have been dumped at the location.

She was buried in Wyocena on September 1, 1987 as a Jane Doe. On April 21, 2014, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, with the assistance of the FBI, reopened the case and her body was exhumed in hopes of collecting DNA, which was successfully obtained.

Investigators believe she and her killer may not have been native to the area where she was found.

Tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers via email or text by visiting Crime Stoppers, or by texting the word “CRIMES” (274637) with the keyword “TIPCOSO.”

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Columbia County Sheriff’s Office / Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detective Sgt. A.J. Agnew
Agency Phone Number: 742-4166 x3318
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 82-1079

Agency Name: Columbia County Crime Stoppers
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-293-8477
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 12533

Information Source(s)
NamUs
WiscNews
KTTC News
WKOW News Archive (May 31, 2014)
WXOW News Archive (June 6, 2014)
Channel 3000 News Archive (May 16, 2014)
Portage Daily Register News Archive (May 16, 2014)

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A passerby discovered the victim's remains about 60 feet of Petra Road, near Highway 78





Petra Rd, Caledonia, WI

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