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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