Jane Doe October 8, 1978 Lake County, Florida
The Doe Network: Case File 405UFFL Reconstruction of Victim by Barbara Martin Unidentified Black Female The victim was discovered on October 8, 1978 in Lake Harris in Tavares, Lake County, Florida Estimated Date of Death: 3-5 days prior to the discovery of the body State of Remains: Partialy decomposed Cause of Death: Drowning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vital Statistics Estimated age: 17 - 18years old Approximate Height and Weight: 5'2 - 5'4; 110 lbs. Distinguishing Characteristics: Black hair; brown eyes. Pierced ears. Dentals: Not Available Fingerprints: Available -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case History The nude body of a young black female was located in Lake Harris in Tavares, Lake County, Florida on October 8, 1978. Her hair was close-cropped and her fingernails and toenails were clipped very short with red nail polish. According to the autopsy report, the victim had not had any dental work done. Also, the victim had never given birth to a child. When the victim was found, she was bound on her wrists and ankles with white wire coat hangers. She had been gagged with two bandanas, one blue and whilte, the other yellow and blue. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investigators If you have any information about this case please contact: Lake County Sheriff's Office 352-343-9529 You may remain anonymous when submitting information. Agency Case Number: 78-10-192 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case More info at: http://doenetwork.us/cases/405uffl.html