Description:
On June 28, 1988, the decomposing remains of a white woman were found partially buried in the desert in Pinal County, Arizona. The area is located approximately ¼ mile west of US 79 and south of Florence Junction. The woman was believed to have died within the previous year and was buried in a clandestine grave.
Authorities estimate this Jane Doe was over 50 and about 5’3” tall with medium length gray hair with traces of blonde. A pink denture with porcelain teeth was found with her remains. She had suffered from osteoporosis, compression fractures and a curved spine that would have caused her to have a hunchback posture.
Her clothing was described as a floral dress or housecoat with snaps up the front. She was also wearing a white bra and white size 8 underpants.
NamUs ID: UP7209
Date Body Found: 6/28/1988
Race: White/Caucasian
Sex: Female
Estimated Age: 50-99 years
Estimated PMI: months to 1 year
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner
Bruce Anderson
520-724-8600
[email protected]
More Information:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/7209/details?nav
https://doenetwork.org/cases/1131ufaz.html
Status: Pre-Funding
Doe-Nate Fund Goal: $4,962
This case is part of DNA Doe Project’s pre-funding program. Once funds have been raised for this case, the agency will ship their biological sample to the lab. Funds donated pay for expensive labwork and operational support of our volunteer team of investigative genetic genealogists. DNA Doe Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Last Updated: April 6, 2023
