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The Doe Network:
Hot Case 1419
Unidentified White Female

  • [*]The victim was discovered on December 20, 1975 in Los Angeles County, California
  • Estimated Date of Death: 1975

Vital Statistics




  • [*]Estimated age: 20-30 years old
    [*]Approximate Height and Weight: 5'4"; 118 lbs.
    [*]Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair; brown/hazel eyes. Multiple scars to both wrist.
    [*]Clothing: Blue sweater, second sweater blue, purple and black, navy blue pants, navy blue coat, black shoes and a beige bra. A black purse and a yellow-metal key.
    [*]Fingerprints: Available
  • Dentals: Not Available

Case History
The victim registered in room number 327 of the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles on December 16, 1975 at 12.05. Had checked into the hotel under the name of
" Alison Lowell". A Greyhound bus ticket purchased in Bakersfield, CA on 12/15/1975 was found on the dresser of the hotel room. No ID papers found in the room or with the decedent. On December 20, 1975 she fell or jumped from her 12th floor window onto the 2nd floor roof.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Jeannine Willie
California Department of Justice
916-227-3405
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number:
75-15414
NCIC Number:
U-393796205
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.
www.namus.gov


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This Jane Doe fell (or jumped) from the roof of the the same hotel (Cecil Hotel) where the body of 21 year old Elisa Lam was found in the rooftop water tank in 2013, after she was filmed by the hotel elevator surveillance cameras acting bizarrely.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Elisa_Lam

Serial killer Richard Ramirez also was staying at the Cecil Hotel in 1984-1985 while he was actively committing the "Night Stalker" murders.
 
CarlK90245 said:
This Jane Doe fell (or jumped) from the roof of the the same hotel (Cecil Hotel) where the body of 21 year old Elisa Lam was found in the rooftop water tank in 2013, after she was filmed by the hotel elevator surveillance cameras acting bizarrely.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Elisa_Lam

Serial killer Richard Ramirez also was staying at the Cecil Hotel in 1984-1985 while he was actively committing the "Night Stalker" murders.
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Sounds like it was a cheap place to find a room.
 
It's a real fleabag hotel. There have been a lot of deaths there, particularly suicides. The Austrian serial killer, Jack Unteweger, also stayed there while committing his three confirmed American murders. I don't know why they don't shut it down.
 
Doe Network update the page link case

1365UFCA

1365UFCA - Unidentified Female

Date of Discovery: December 20, 1975
Location of Discovery: Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Recent
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Traumatic injuries
Cause of Death: Blunt-force trauma following accidental fall or suicide
Physical Description

Estimated Age: 20-30 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 118 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown or hazel
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scars on both wrists.
Identifiers

Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.
Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Blue sweater, blue sweater with purple and black, navy blue pants, navy blue coat, black shoes and a beige bra.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: A black purse and a yellow-metal key. Greyhound bus ticket purchased in Bakersfield, CA on 12/15/1975 was found on the dresser of the hotel room.
Circumstances of Discovery

The decedent registered in room number 327 of the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles on December 16, 1975 at 12.05. She used the name "Alison Lowell."
On December 20, 1975 she fell or jumped from her 12th floor window onto the 2nd floor roof.
Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Daniel Machian
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512 or 323-343-0754
Agency E-Mail: dmachian(at)coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 7515414
Agency Name: California Department of Justice
Agency Contact Person: Jeannine Willie
Agency Phone Number: 916-227-3405
Agency E-Mail: jeannine.willie(at)doj.ca.gov
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U393796205
NamUs Case Number: 4457
Former Hot Case Number: 1419
Information Source(s)

NamUs
Los Angeles County Coroner
 
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The Cecil Hotel is closed until 2019 currently as it is undergoing renovations.

From what I can see it remains in use because it provides cheap, affordable accommodation.
 
Jigoku Dayu said:
It's a real fleabag hotel. There have been a lot of deaths there, particularly suicides. The Austrian serial killer, Jack Unteweger, also stayed there while committing his three confirmed American murders. I don't know why they don't shut it down.
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I agree that it should have been shut down; unfortunately since 2016 though... it is now protected by the California Historical Society- nonetheless, the hotel closed it's doors in 2017 and no one has been able to stay there since (and therefore, die there either.) however, The Cecil does plan to open back up this October, of 2021.
 
MelmothTheLost said:
Given that she had scars on both wrists I think this is suicide rather than accident.
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While that's likely the case- it may also indicate she was a victim of abuse or being held against in her will; at least in the past.
The report gives no indication to the type of scarring or how fresh the scars would. One would think that, during a depressive or manic episode, from someone who's self-harmed in the past, would most likely self harm in this moment, or at least recently, as well- however, no fresh cuts seem to be indicated or put on record.
The lack of information on this doe is heart-wrenching honestly. Why is there no sketch, bust, etc.?
How do we find this Doe's autopsy photographs to send to an artist as well?
 
This is an interesting case. Without a sketch, DNA, dentals or finger prints, how would any sort of identification ever be made in a case like this if a potential match was found? Given it was LA county in the 1970s, I am guessing the body was cremated and put into a mass grave?
 
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