Match! TX - Dallas, BlkFem, 13-18, UP14047 found nude at Trinity River Levy, June 89 - Triquika Shorts

[Moonwalker9]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

There is a reconstruction of her

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number1248481
ME/C Case Number1908-89
Demographics
SexFemale
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Possible Nickname--
Estimated Age GroupAdolescent
Estimated Age Range (Years)13-18
Estimated Year of Death1989
Estimated PMI2 Days
Height5' 1"(61 inches) , Measured
Weight115 lbs, Measured
Circumstances
TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date FoundJune 14, 1989
NamUs Case CreatedJuly 14, 2015
ME/C QA ReviewedApril 4, 2017
Location Found Map
Street Address900 Block Eads AvenueDallas, Texas
CountyDallas County
GPS Coordinates--
Circumstances of RecoveryFemale found nude in a decomposing state on the edge of the Trinity River Levy.
Details of Recovery


Inventory of RemainsAll parts recovered
Condition of RemainsNot recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Physical Description
Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair Descriptioncurly hair, approximately 3 inches long
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Piercing
Ears were pierced . 3 times in right lobe, 1 in left lobe

Scar/mark
1/3 inch scar on lower right leg


Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories
several $1.00 bills
Near the Body

Clothing
found nude
On the Body

Clothing
black one-piece bathing suit, black short jump suit, and black "slip on" canvas shoes
Near the Body

Footwear
found nude
On the Body

 

[victoriarobinson642]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
I submitted Triquika Shorts as a match to the UID. I'm not sure about the timeline but I think it's possible that her missing date was misremembered.

 

[Otterly]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
I submitted Triquika Shorts as a match to the UID. I'm not sure about the timeline but I think it's possible that her missing date was misremembered.

Her NAMUS has her date last seen as June 14, 1989. The same day this UID was found!! That's such a tight timeline, it makes me think this could definitely be a match. There could be many reasons why there's the discrepancy in the missing date, one that comes to mind is that the summer Texas heat may have intensified decomposition (the UID's estimated PMI is two days).

 

[MadMcGoo]

Seems very possible. I searched quickly for a photo of Triquika but had no luck. Good find!

 

[Grungster]

How did she die?

 

[Fuuro]

How did she die?

It appears as if that information has not been stated anywhere that I can see so far.

I think that it's likely that she was murdered (and possibly also sexually assaulted) based on how her body was found, but honestly, I'm not sure.

However, I think there's a small chance that she could have drowned after taking off all of her clothes / shoes and jumping into the water willingly (it does look like she was wearing a bathing suit at one point), but I think that's a bit of a stretch. Is it possible that the river's currents could have removed two layers of clothing and her shoes?

I don't even know with complete certainty if she was she found physically in water or simply near it. "Along the Trinity River Levee" makes me think that she was actually found on land, which falls more in line with foul play / body dumping rather than a mishap in the water (at least IMHO).

 

[Murkywaters]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Triquika Shorts was last seen in Dallas, TX on June 14, 1989.

- Please help find a photo and more information on Triquika.

 

[Murkywaters]

Demographics
Missing Age: 13 Years
Current Age: 45 Years
First Name: Triquika
Middle Name--
Last Name: Shorts
Nickname/Alias--
Sex: Female
Height: 5' 0" (60 Inches)
Weight: 112 lbs
Race / Ethnicity: Black / African American

Circumstances
Date of Last Contact: June 14, 1989
NamUs Case Created: October 2, 2020
Last Known Location Map
Location: Dallas, Texas
County: Dallas County
Missing From Tribal Land: Unknown
Primary Residence on Tribal Land: Unknown
Circumstances of Disappearance: Pending

Physical Description
Hair Color: Black
Left Eye Color: Brown
Right Eye Color: Brown

Investigating Agencies
Dallas Police Department
Brewster Billings, Detective
(214) 671-4268
Agency Case Number: 404283-X

 

[victoriarobinson642]

NAMUS is down, added to CLAIMUS as Triquika Shorts.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Added to CLAIMUS.
It looks like she was identified as a Jane Doe found in Dallas the day of her disappearance.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[Susikatze]

So we have a match! Great job, Victoria!

 

[Murkywaters]

Added to CLAIMUS.
It looks like she was identified as a Jane Doe found in Dallas the day of her disappearance.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Rest in peace Triquika, how sad she doesn't have anybody to claim her

 

[Moonwalker9]

I read she was only 13 when she went missing. There must be someone alive to claim her!

 

[Vern]

How did she die?

It does say on her NAUMS under "Circumstances" that she was found nude and with a knife nearby. I suspect it was foul play.
Unclaimed Person Case (namus.gov)

 

[Vern]

Awesome work Victoria in giving this young lady her name back!

 

[Bethan]

NAMUS is down, added to CLAIMUS as Triquika Shorts.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Great work!!

 

[EverlastingLight]

Was Triquika not reported missing until recently? I’m assuming someone outside of the family added her case to NamUs?

 

[evilwise]

One would have thought at the very least her truancy would have made it into the system. From our modern perspective it seems almost unbelievable that a child could be found dead where she lived and go unidentified for over 30 years. 1989 doesn't seem so long ago but I guess as far as information technology goes it might as well have been prehistory.

 

[FlossyMay]

What happened to this little girl? Was this a homicide? Is anyone investigating her death? God, this is all heartbreaking.

 

[Aurora90]

Its sad to hear that a 13 year old had 1 dollar bills surrounding her... that certainly implies prostitution or sex trade work... so so sad..