CA CA - Linden, UncFem 18-25 & Fetus, UP68613, Speed Freak Killers' victims in well, Feb'12

[carbuff]

Here's an update on the third still-unidentified victim found in the well. The skeletal remains of a fetus were also found.




BBM

http://www.sercity.com/fetus-remains-found-in-well-of-speed-freak-killers/


Toni Danielle Clark?

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/c/clark_toni.html


ETA: The circumstances of her disappearance make it doubtful.

There seems to be no information anywhere about this unidentified woman, except mentions in other stories.

 

[Murkywaters]

'Speed Freak Killers,' cold cases are focus of new unit in San Joaquin County

 

[Mrs. Badcrumble]

'Speed Freak Killers,' cold cases are focus of new unit in San Joaquin County

Reposting article due to restrictions outside the US:


" SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — The San Joaquin County sheriff is fulfilling a campaign promise with the announcement of a new, dedicated cold case unit aimed at solving crimes dating as far back as 1964.

"If it was my husband or wife or child, I would want to know there was someone working and would not rest until I had closure," said San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow at a Wednesday morning news conference.

The new unit, which includes a detective sergeant and a detective, has already cataloged 1,100 pieces of evidence linked to approximately 200 unsolved homicides and another 150 missing persons and sexual assault cases.

Some of that evidence could potentially be linked to Wesley Shermantine, Withrow said.

Shermantine and Loren Herzog, dubbed the "Speed Freak Killers," were jointly convicted in three murders. They are suspected of killing many others during the 1980s and 1990s.

"We know Wesley Shermantine has bragged about killing hundreds and over state lines," Withrow said.

The new unit is currently working on an enhanced website to work more closely with victims' loved ones and to accept tips.

"We are also focused on using rapid DNA to more quickly work these cases," Withrow said.

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said detectives will begin reaching out to victims' families to determine if they are still willing to work with investigators toward solving cold cases.

A cold case is considered an unsolved case that is 5 years old or older, explained the sheriff. "

 

[Emma_Cide]

Does anyone know if they have checked Juanita Nelson as a possible victim? She was 17 when she went missing in 1998 and was pregnant. She went missing from a Santa Cruz mountain area where I read somewhere that Herzog used to visit to get drugs off and on when in the area.

Juanita Jean Nelson

Above Images: Nelson, circa 1998


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: December 14, 1998 from Santa Cruz County, California
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date of Birth: June 27, 1981
Age: 17 years old
Height and Weight: 5'4, 120 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Nelson has a tattoo on the inside of her ankle. Her navel and one of her nipples are pierced. Her nicknames are Nita and Lamb. Nelson is left-handed.
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A white quilted jacket, green pants, and a navel ring.
Medical Conditions: Nelson was pregnant at the time she disappeared.

 

[taramarie]

Unit looking for ‘Speed Freak Killers’ victims

"The detectives have been working cold cases individually and the group of four has been working together on developments in the case of serial killer Wesley Shermantine – one half of the “Speed Freak Killers” that authorities believe were responsible for nearly 20 murders and could be responsible for dozens more in and around the Linden area in the northeastern part of the county."

"The Shermantine case, which attracted national attention, is requiring detectives to go through letters that the convicted killer – who is currently on California’s Death Row – had written and maps that he had drawn has sparked visits to a number of sites where remains could be located. The unit is working with experts on how to incorporate technology like ground-penetrating radar, dogs, and probing techniques before attempting to recover the remains of potential victims. "

"Bones that were recovered in past searches under the previous administration have been sent to an anthropologist to determine whether they are animal or human, although the pandemic is delaying that information from making it back to investigators at the moment."

 

[iulia]

She is on NamUs now

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

#UP68613
ME/C Case Number 12-1806

Sex Female
Race/Ethnicity Uncertain
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 20
Estimated Age Range 18-25
Height 5' 1"-5' 4"(61-64 inches) , Estimated
Weight Cannot Estimate

Date Body Found February 11, 2012
NamUs Case Created April 28, 2020
Location Found Map
Location Linden, California
County San Joaquin County

Circumstances of Recovery Skeletal remains of a female between the ages of 18-25 was found at the bottom of a well. The female was pregnant. The female is of mixed race of either African American, Native American, Pacific Islander or Hispanic.

Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Hair Color Unknown
Left Eye Color Unknown
Right Eye Color Unknown

 

[Murkywaters]

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Cold Case Unit has posted photos of jewellery that was found in the well with the unidentified female victim.

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Item descriptions: the horse picture with the inscribed star is one piece. The back of the horse picture is inscribed with "Star and a star symbol". The shoe is navy woven canvas. The ring is yellow metal with clear stone.

 

[Murkywaters]

Photos released hoping to close Speed Freak Killer related cold cases

Large photos of the Jewelry and clothing found in the well.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Photos released hoping to close Speed Freak Killer related cold cases

Large photos of the Jewelry and clothing found in the well.

I wonder if Star was her name/nickname.

 

[dotr]

I wonder if Star was her name/nickname.

Maybe too old?
NV - NV - Star Palumbo, 25, Reno, 26 April 2000 | Page 2 (websleuths.com)

 

[Murkywaters]

More photos released of items connected to Speed Freak Killers cold case

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office released photos of more items they believe could belong to victims of the Speed Freak Killers. The killers, Loren Herzog …

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More photographs of items found in the well have been released.

They include: “Brown canvas mule type sandal, small size.” “White leather vented mule type sandal with short heel, small size.” “Plastic flowers, pink roses w/ small white daisies = decor or crafts.” “Tarnished ring with rope design on edges, small size.”

 

[subaw0067]

I wonder if Star was her name/nickname.

It looks like “star” is on the back of the horse pendant. I’d venture a guess it’s the horses name.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Investigations Unit is looking to identify a number of items to solve cold cases from decades ago.

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Investigations Unit is attempting to identify these additional items found in a well in 2012. The items shown are items that have not been positively linked to any recovered victims. These items could possibly belong to other unknown victims.

If anyone recognizes the jewelry or items in the above photos or remembers a female who disappeared in the 1980’s or 1990’s, you are asked to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.

You may contact the Cold Case Investigations Unit at:
209-468-5087
coldcase@sjgov.org
https://www.sjsheriff.org/tip411

San Joaquin Co. detectives look to identify items in effort to solve cold cases

As deputies review decades-old cold cases, they have released images of items found in a well back in 2012.

www.abc10.com

 

[heartanium]

No Exclusions

 

[heartanium]

Sheri Muhleman missing out of Fremont, CA in Feb of 1989 was mentioned as a possibility in another thread. She was pregnant at the time she vanished.