Identified! TN - Knox Co, 'Shotgun Jane Doe' WhtFem 607UFTN, 21-30, Jun'87 - Tena Marie Gattrell

Good match, but Tammies info does not list any prior surgeries, injuries etc, the UID had extensive prior injuries. . Contact her LE info to find out if she had prior surgeries or injuries, because the height, weight, tattoo etc are almost spot on!

FWIW, Lewis Lent, the guy suspected in Tammies disappearance was one bad guy. He was responsible for Sarah Anne Woods disppearance and would not tell the parents where she was buried, he was a creep! Tammie went missing northwest of where Sarah Woods went missing. He is suspected in MANY missing childrens cases in upstate NY, Mass, and Vermont.
 
Good match, but Tammies info does not list any prior surgeries, injuries etc, the UID had extensive prior injuries. . Contact her LE info to find out if she had prior surgeries or injuries, because the height, weight, tattoo etc are almost spot on!

You're right.

Is it possible to edit the main post to bold the extensive injuries/surgeries she's had along with adding the green drawing of where her injuries are located?
 
Going to add my original thoughts from this morning when I was on my other computer.

I don't know if the shirt is of any use to you guys.

Originally posted by: RainLily, moved here for discussion...

Knox County Sheriff
TN-1987 Unidentified White Female
On June 1,1987 an unidentified white female was killed in what was believed to be an attempted robbery. The unidentified female suffered a single gunshot wound to the face with a 12 guage shotgun.
Caucasian female
Age 20-25 years old (range of 20-30 years)
Height: 5,5 (Aproximately)
Weight: 100-120 pounds
Hair: Brown
More...
If you have any information, please call the Knox County Sheriff's Cold Case Investigations Unit at 215-3742 or e-mail us at coldcases@knoxsheriff.org

Dolphin stats
Miami Dolphins Jersey #32
32 - Benny Malone (1974-8)
32 - Tom Vigorito (1981-5)

My hubby is into the Dolphins, I mentioned these 2 names to him, he's never heard of either of the 2 guys I posted. I'll have to see if I can dig up more when he gets back. IMO, the Jersey will probably identify a few possible states she's been in. My hubby says #32 is one of the Running back's, so I'd have to see if I could figure out which one was notable enough for a shirt.

It's very hard to find Dolphin's stuff where I'm at. My guess would be that back in the late 80's you'd have to be in one of the Southern states to buy one unless the Phins were playing in another state.
 
Miami did make it to the Super Bowl in 1983 and 1985; against the Redskins in 83 and 49'ers in 1985. Maybe shirts were easier to come by those years??

Going to add my original thoughts from this morning when I was on my other computer.

I don't know if the shirt is of any use to you guys.



Dolphin stats
Miami Dolphins Jersey #32
32 - Benny Malone (1974-8)
32 - Tom Vigorito (1981-5)

My hubby is into the Dolphins, I mentioned these 2 names to him, he's never heard of either of the 2 guys I posted. I'll have to see if I can dig up more when he gets back. IMO, the Jersey will probably identify a few possible states she's been in. My hubby says #32 is one of the Running back's, so I'd have to see if I could figure out which one was notable enough for a shirt.

It's very hard to find Dolphin's stuff where I'm at. My guess would be that back in the late 80's you'd have to be in one of the Southern states to buy one unless the Phins were playing in another state.
 
This was the answer I received about #32 on the shirt. I'm going to see if this person can date it.

The following is a list of players that wore number 32 for the Dolphins in at least one regular season snap:
Joe Auer (1966-67); Hubert Ginn (1970-73); Benny Malone (1974-78); Tom Vigorito (1981-85); Donald Brown (1986); *Pete Roth (1987); Garrett Limbrick (1990); Bruce Alexander (1992-93); Aaron Craver (1994); Cleveland Gary (1994); Jerris McPhail (1996-97); J.J. Johnson (1999-01); Charlie Rogers (2003); Jamar Martin (2004); Jason Allen (2006-)
 
Ok, based on the players from the 1980's, here is what I found:

Tom Vigorito:
He was a RB, from NJ, went to Univeristy of VA. Looks like he played Miami his entire career.
http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=VIGORTOM01


Donald Brown:
He was a CB, high school in Maryland, college was University of Oklahoma/University of Maryland:
http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BROWNDON03

Info is confusing because there is a Donald Brown today from University of CT, that is a super star player.

Pete Roth:
He was a FB, went to high school in Illinois, college was N. IL University
http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ROTHPET01

Don't know if any of this helps??? The girl could have gotten the shirt from a second hand store, or from an old boyfriend etc.
 
Why are Jane Doe's fingerprints not available if she was shot in the face? The files lost forever or does it mean they're not available in some database?
 
Fairy1 Here's a side by side of Tammy McCormick
Actually for all that want to see without going to the links..
Hope this helps!
 

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Fairy1 Here's a side by side of Tammy McCormick
Actually for all that want to see without going to the links..
Hope this helps!


Thanks so much MBB!

Ok - I realize the age is questionable and the many healed injuries on the UID are not mentioned on Tammy's MP postings. HOWEVER, I'm thinking that either Tammy's family - who didn't report her missing for 2 days!!! - either didn't mention the injuries, or...they happened after she went missing. There are quite a few - I'm thinking maybe a car accident???

OTOH, Tammy would only have been 14 or 15. If you look at the neck of the UID, it looks on the older side of the estimated age range of the UID. Then again, don't know what effects death has on bodies.

I was looking at:

Date gone missing
Height/weight
Circumstances
Tammy was said to have possibly gone to FL
Tammy was reported spotted several times after she went missing

It sure would be helpful if we knew where the guys who were arrested said WHERE the rest stop was they picked her up.


Does anyone believe Tammy is worth persuing or should we keep looking?
 
Hi Fairy1

I just came across this case as I was doing some reading and she does look like a possible match...I am currently searching through the Charley Project missing persons to see any similar and I will post what I have found below to see what you think....unfortunately I have not found any so far with tattoos but I am going to keep looking.

I just have 2 quick questions:

a) is there dna or fingerprints available for the jane doe in question?

&

b) do we have any more information regarding the tattoo on her arm?

Pearly

p.s here are links to other possible matches

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/h/hughes_rita.html
http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/c/crownover_francis.html
http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/c/cannon_diane.html
 
Hi Fairy1

I just came across this case as I was doing some reading and she does look like a possible match...I am currently searching through the Charley Project missing persons to see any similar and I will post what I have found below to see what you think....unfortunately I have not found any so far with tattoos but I am going to keep looking.

I just have 2 quick questions:

a) is there dna or fingerprints available for the jane doe in question?

&

b) do we have any more information regarding the tattoo on her arm?

Pearly

p.s here are links to other possible matches

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/h/hughes_rita.html
http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/c/crownover_francis.html
http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/c/cannon_diane.html


Welcome pearly and thank you! Here is the UID Doe Network page again. They say no fingerprints, but that doesn't make any sense!


http://doenetwork.org/cases/607uftn.html

This woman was shot in the face - I'm thinking her fingers were okay!
 
I just read that, wondering how can this be? So no fingerprints and no dentals but pending DNA, does anyone know where LE is in this process?

I stumbled across another missing person but she went missing 15 days after JD was found so this cannot be her (however sounds similar and has a tattoo where LE says Jane Doe does).

Here is her link: http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/s/sutherland_ginger.html
Unless she was reported missing a little while after she actually went missing?

I am still new at this so not sure :)

let me know your thoughts

Pearly
 
I just read that, wondering how can this be? So no fingerprints and no dentals but pending DNA, does anyone know where LE is in this process?

I stumbled across another missing person but she went missing 15 days after JD was found so this cannot be her (however sounds similar and has a tattoo where LE says Jane Doe does).

Here is her link: http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/s/sutherland_ginger.html
Unless she was reported missing a little while after she actually went missing?

I am still new at this so not sure :)


let me know your thoughts

Pearly

You're doing great! I can do e-mails, but because of my job, can't make phone calls during the day. We need more info on the UID - DNA and fingerprints.............
 
I must say that is going to be a bit difficult for me as well as I live in Australia :) I guess we need someone else willing to contact LE and see the progress of these 3 things....any takers?

Furthermore as I am new and not up with all the language used on here, what does UID stand for...it is probably so obvious I will kick myself lol:rolleyes:
 
Welcome, pearly! Promise not to kick yourself, but UID means "unidentified decedent," i.e. unknown body. It's used interchangeably with "John/Jane Doe."
 

Jane Doe - missing since June 1, 1987

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/h/hughes_rita.html - Rita 12/6/86 - 29

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/c/crownover_francis.html Francis - 11/26/87 - 34

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/c/cannon_diane.html - Diane 6/3/82 - 26

I like Francis but she's missing after Jane was found.
I know of someone online that resembles Diane. I'll have to check that one out.

I stumbled across another missing person but she went missing 15 days after JD was found so this cannot be her (however sounds similar and has a tattoo where LE says Jane Doe does).

Here is her link: http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/s/sutherland_ginger.html
Unless she was reported missing a little while after she actually went missing?

Like her the best and yes, it was possible she was reported missing after she was found.

The year was 1987, what a time it was. My parents wouldn't have known I was missing either. They could care less where I was

I think the biggest question is whether any of these girls had injuries like Jane Doe. She has hardware in her leg

Edit - below is the image from the coroner showing her injuries
 

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Added - I guess my biggest question is.. can someone contact the LE to see about hardware in their body? I'm new so don't know how you guys go about that.
 
Can anyone access archives of the original article that appeared when she was shot?

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When I google this Jane Doe, it comes up with a post from WS link, they thought she may be

Martha Leanne Green

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I was messing around with google maps this morning but have to stop to get ready to leave. If anyone wants to see the area where she was found it is below. I'll finish my thoughts later.

If I have the correct location of the supposed rest stop in Greene County, google directions says it is about 1 hour 27 mins away to Jim Sterchi Road in North Knox County, Tennessee - google maps link

Jim Sterchi Road is down the street from route 75. There appears to be 2 exits off of rt 75 to access Jim Sterchi Road.

If this Jane Doe was coming up from Florida, she'd be traveling rt 75 or 95
 

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