Unidentified White or Hispanic Female
Found February 20, 1997 in Swatara Twp, Dauphin County
There is not a lot of information available on this case. I tried contacting the police department, but they declined to share photos of the reconstruction, or any of the victim's belongings, claiming they were part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Perhaps someone with law enforcement background or prior experience can convince them to release more in regard to this cold case, as it's the only hope I see of it being solved.
http://pennsylvaniamissing.com/swatarajane2201997.html
This case is NOT listed on the Doe Network, something I'd like to fix.
On Thursday, February 20, 1997, two employees of the Swatara Twp Sewer Authority searching for deer tracks stumbled upon the skeletal remains of a young female under a low bush in a wooded area about 50 feet off of Chambers Hill Road in Swatara Twp. The site where she was found is about 100 yards from the intersection with Route 441. Aerial and ground photos were taken. A chain saw was used to clear about 2,000 square feet of brush area in the search for evidence.
The site is also close to the old township landfill, where several years earlier the remains of several missing women had been found but there is no evidence indicating that this young woman's death is related to the others.
Vital Statistics
Estimated Age: 18-30 yrs old (likely in her early to mid 20s)
Estimated Height: 4'11" to 5'1"
Estimated Weight: probably small-framed
Hair Color: unknown
Eye Color: unknown
Skeletal Findings: Roughly half of her bones were recovered. Lower jaw was not recovered but it is believed that she had a narrow face and the wear on her teeth indicated a receding jaw.
Clothing: white blouse with cloth-covered buttons, white or light colored bra & underwear, scraps of fabric that could have been a burgandy sweater or stretch pants.
Jewelry: ladies Timex watch
Estimated Time of Death: 3 to 5 years prior to being found
Dentals: partial, available
DNA: available
If you have any information about this case, please contact:
Dauphin County Coroner's Office
717- 564-4567
or
Swatara Twp Police Department
717- 564-2550
The following link details reconstruction efforts.
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/08/technology_advances_finally_al.html
"Police sent part of her remains to an expert team of anthropologists at Mercyhurst College, who are just about ready to complete their report.
The results will go into more databases to broaden the search for dental records and mitochondrial DNA extracted from her thigh bone.
When that report comes back, Hetrick hopes to build a new clay model over her skull that might better reflect how she looked when she was alive. "
Found February 20, 1997 in Swatara Twp, Dauphin County
There is not a lot of information available on this case. I tried contacting the police department, but they declined to share photos of the reconstruction, or any of the victim's belongings, claiming they were part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Perhaps someone with law enforcement background or prior experience can convince them to release more in regard to this cold case, as it's the only hope I see of it being solved.
http://pennsylvaniamissing.com/swatarajane2201997.html
This case is NOT listed on the Doe Network, something I'd like to fix.
On Thursday, February 20, 1997, two employees of the Swatara Twp Sewer Authority searching for deer tracks stumbled upon the skeletal remains of a young female under a low bush in a wooded area about 50 feet off of Chambers Hill Road in Swatara Twp. The site where she was found is about 100 yards from the intersection with Route 441. Aerial and ground photos were taken. A chain saw was used to clear about 2,000 square feet of brush area in the search for evidence.
The site is also close to the old township landfill, where several years earlier the remains of several missing women had been found but there is no evidence indicating that this young woman's death is related to the others.
Vital Statistics
Estimated Age: 18-30 yrs old (likely in her early to mid 20s)
Estimated Height: 4'11" to 5'1"
Estimated Weight: probably small-framed
Hair Color: unknown
Eye Color: unknown
Skeletal Findings: Roughly half of her bones were recovered. Lower jaw was not recovered but it is believed that she had a narrow face and the wear on her teeth indicated a receding jaw.
Clothing: white blouse with cloth-covered buttons, white or light colored bra & underwear, scraps of fabric that could have been a burgandy sweater or stretch pants.
Jewelry: ladies Timex watch
Estimated Time of Death: 3 to 5 years prior to being found
Dentals: partial, available
DNA: available
If you have any information about this case, please contact:
Dauphin County Coroner's Office
717- 564-4567
or
Swatara Twp Police Department
717- 564-2550
The following link details reconstruction efforts.
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/08/technology_advances_finally_al.html
"Police sent part of her remains to an expert team of anthropologists at Mercyhurst College, who are just about ready to complete their report.
The results will go into more databases to broaden the search for dental records and mitochondrial DNA extracted from her thigh bone.
When that report comes back, Hetrick hopes to build a new clay model over her skull that might better reflect how she looked when she was alive. "
