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lauderdale county unidentified persons

1997 jane doe (june 14, 1997)

lauderdale county, mississippi

white female

adult

estimated age range: 25 - 35 years old

height: 5’3’’

weight: 125 pounds

estimated year of death: 1997

hair: brown w/ blonde highlights

details:

woman’s body was found in a blue, quilted sleeping bag in an open area next to an intersection. one or more limbs were not recovered. woman was unrecognizable due to decomposition.

jewelry: two distinctive necklaces (one leather with a dreamcatcher attached, one gold necklace with jade stone)

clothing found on body: lace trimmed undershirt with “Harley davidson” in orange against turquoise background, light colored jogging pants (could also be long underwear with elastic band), plaid flannel shirt (“windridge” brand, size: medium)

investigating agency information:

mississippi state medical examiner’s office

(601)420-9140

2003 John Doe

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

White male

Adult (Pre-70)

Height: 5’8’’ - 6’2’’

Cannot estimate weight

Not recognizable — Near complete or complete skeleton

Details:

Skeletal remains were found in a makeshift camp, suggesting the individual had lived there for some years. Exact date and location of discovery are unknown. Case was retrieved from another institution in 2018.

Investigating Agency Information:

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation