Description:
On July 31, 1988, the skeletal remains of a female were found in Irondequoit, New York. Investigators determined that she was Caucasian and likely between 15-19 years old at the time of her death. The cause of death could not be determined, but the case was ruled a homicide based on the circumstances.
The victim had been buried 2-3 feet below ground surface in a hunched over position. Her remains were discovered by a young boy who stumbled across them while digging in his backyard. The neighbourhood in which she was found had existed for 24 years and was a rhubarb farm prior to the development going up. While it’s estimated that she died 10 to 15 years prior to being discovered, she could have been there for up to 30 years.
NamUs ID:
UP2607
Date Body Found:
July 31, 1988
Race:
White/Caucasian
Sex:
Female
Estimated Age:
15-19
Estimated PMI:
10-30 years
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Irondequoit Police Department
Capt. Jessica Franco
585-336-6000
jfranco@irondequoit.org
More Information:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2607
https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/122ufny.html
Status:
Pending
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
