24k gold pig pendant and chain
Long Island North Shore
Lattingtown
Nassau County, NY
23 January 2013
"A woman walking her dog near Sheep Lane found the skeletal remains that police said are likely that of a female between the ages of 20 and 30.
The dog sniffed the sand and proceeded to dig up a bag containing human bones, women’s slacks and undergarments.
Police said the remains had obvious signs of trauma, CBS 2’s Jennifer McLogan reported." (
CBS)
“We believe we are dealing with a female skeleton,” who is between 20 and 30 years old, Azzata said. “There was women’s clothing with the body, but again don’t attribute that to being a woman.”
Investigators are hoping that a distinct-looking gold necklace with a pig pendant will help them identify the remains.
The animal symbolizes luck in some cultures. The pig is one of the 12 zodiac animals in Chinese culture and signifies different years. Detectives have already started focusing on the years between 1970 and 1985, hoping the pendant may help identify a birth year.
“The best lead we have so far is the necklace,” said Azzata, noting that 24-karat necklaces are popular in Asian and Indian jewelry shops.
(
LI Press)
