Jane Doe Bull Run Mountain, VA. February 1982
Police Search For Jane Doe's Killer Young Girl Killed In 1980s Has Yet To Be Identified POSTED: 5:21 pm EST January 9, 2006 UPDATED: 6:35 am EST January 10, 2006
WASHINGTON -- Police are asking for the public's help in solving a decades-old cold case. A young girl was murdered in Virginia in the 1980s, but remains a Jane Doe.
In February 1982, a resident on Bull Run Mountain stumbled upon some skeletal remains on his property. The remains included a heavy cardigan wool sweater, corduroy pants, a chiffon blouse, a green sock, shoes, necklaces, a key, some scattered bones, and the skull of a young girl.
"We were able to determine that she was between 13 and 16 years of age, anywhere from four-foot-nine to five-foot-one, white female, small and slight build," said Detective Neil Miller.
Smithsonian scientists concluded that she had been dead for at least two years.
Throughout the years, teams of scientists and forensic artists have used the girl's skull to create a likeness of what she might have looked like three times. But no one has identified her.
"It's my opinion that she was loved for and cared for, that somewhere someone out there is missing her. And we hope to spark some memories and maybe someone can identify her," said Miller.
The girl's teeth show that she had orthodontic work.
"In the late 70s, orthodontic work was quite expensive, so we believe that she came from an affluent family, back in the late 70s," said Miller.
The area the young girl's body was found in was known then as the quarry. Part of the 250-acre farm was a hangout for people who came there to drink, party and do drugs.
Miller said authorities have spent time talking to many of the people who hung out there and police have gained some helpful information. The girl may have hooked up with a group of people in their late 20s and early 30s.
"I would think, based on what we know, that it may have been a runaway and she was hanging out with this group, trying to fit into this group and really had no place to lay her head ... and really couldn't get away from it and for whatever reason, things may have turned bad," said Miller.
Investigators think the girl's killer may have been a part of the group. But, they say need more information to help them with the case.
The police are asking anyone who may have information about this cold case to call Crime Solvers at (866) 411-8477.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5958236/detail.html
Police Search For Jane Doe's Killer Young Girl Killed In 1980s Has Yet To Be Identified POSTED: 5:21 pm EST January 9, 2006 UPDATED: 6:35 am EST January 10, 2006
WASHINGTON -- Police are asking for the public's help in solving a decades-old cold case. A young girl was murdered in Virginia in the 1980s, but remains a Jane Doe.
In February 1982, a resident on Bull Run Mountain stumbled upon some skeletal remains on his property. The remains included a heavy cardigan wool sweater, corduroy pants, a chiffon blouse, a green sock, shoes, necklaces, a key, some scattered bones, and the skull of a young girl.
"We were able to determine that she was between 13 and 16 years of age, anywhere from four-foot-nine to five-foot-one, white female, small and slight build," said Detective Neil Miller.
Smithsonian scientists concluded that she had been dead for at least two years.
Throughout the years, teams of scientists and forensic artists have used the girl's skull to create a likeness of what she might have looked like three times. But no one has identified her.
"It's my opinion that she was loved for and cared for, that somewhere someone out there is missing her. And we hope to spark some memories and maybe someone can identify her," said Miller.
The girl's teeth show that she had orthodontic work.
"In the late 70s, orthodontic work was quite expensive, so we believe that she came from an affluent family, back in the late 70s," said Miller.
The area the young girl's body was found in was known then as the quarry. Part of the 250-acre farm was a hangout for people who came there to drink, party and do drugs.
Miller said authorities have spent time talking to many of the people who hung out there and police have gained some helpful information. The girl may have hooked up with a group of people in their late 20s and early 30s.
"I would think, based on what we know, that it may have been a runaway and she was hanging out with this group, trying to fit into this group and really had no place to lay her head ... and really couldn't get away from it and for whatever reason, things may have turned bad," said Miller.
Investigators think the girl's killer may have been a part of the group. But, they say need more information to help them with the case.
The police are asking anyone who may have information about this cold case to call Crime Solvers at (866) 411-8477.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5958236/detail.html