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Description
On September 24, 2021 a body was exhumed at the Carter Cemetery in Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana. Officials were attempting to disinter the remains of an unidentified female who was buried in 1945—Porter Co Jane Doe 1945. After inspection, authorities determined the remains could not be that of the unidentified body buried in 1945. Unfortunately, the remaining bones were not in the condition to identify sex, race, age or stature. However, authorities are convinced the body is that of a female due to the body’s small stature and a pink plastic buckle found with the remains. The remains had no teeth, only upper dentures. Bone material was retrieved for DNA analysis.
NamUs ID: None
Date Body Found: September 24, 2021
Race: Unknown
Gender: Female
Estimated Age: Unknown
Estimated PMI: Unknown
Location: Porter County, IN
Agency of Jurisdiction
Porter County Coroner’s Office
Cyndi Dykes, Porter County Coroner
219-548-0208
[email protected]
Link to More Information
https://www.chestertontribune.com/articles/one-of-two-families-may-hold-the-key-to-the-mystery-of-jane-doe-buried-in-carter-cemetery/
Status: Undergoing Testing
Image Credit: Background photo by Linda Parnell, Find-a-Grave volunteer; image compiled by Jack Friess, DNA Doe Project.
Doe-Nate Fund Goal: $5,776
This case is in need of funding to help cover the costs involved in solving it. 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: March 14, 2024
