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Linda Ann House
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1320dftx.html

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Date Of Birth: October 1, 1956

  • [*]Age at Time of Disappearance: 29 years old
    [*]Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5' 9"; 160 lbs.
    [*]Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; green eyes. Gold caps on back teeth.
    [*]Medical: She was 8 months pregnant at the time of her disappearance.
    [*]Clothing: Last seen wearing a violet and white checkered maternity shirt and pants.

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Namus #8546

LINDA ANN HOUSE

Last Seen November 8, 1985
Age: 29
Ht (inches): 69.0 to 71.0
Weight (pounds): 160.0 to 170.0

Last seen wearing: Last seen wearing a violet and white checkered maternity shirt and pants.

House was last seen in Dallas, Texas on November 8, 1985. House is believed to have been against her will. Few details are available in her case. She has never been seen or heard from again.

DNA and dental available

TXDPS Case#M9711006
512-424-5074

Dallas Police Dept
Detective L. Garza
214-671-4316
Case # 616689-S
 
Very strong possibility Linda is the mother of Baby Jane Doe found in Maine December 7 1985. The people who found/saw the baby said she had strawberry blonde hair.
 
weatherthestorm said:
Very strong possibility Linda is the mother of Baby Jane Doe found in Maine December 7 1985. The people who found/saw the baby said she had strawberry blonde hair.
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Since there is DNA for Linda could it be compared to baby Jane Doe?
 
Linda's death record: (no doubt a paperwork formality as she is still officially listed as missing)

Linda House

United States Social Security Death Index

November 1985
Louisiana
DOB 10/1/1956
 
Housec7 said:
This is my mother. How can I go about checking the DNA for
The baby. Did anyone report what happened to the mother?
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Welcome to WS. I am so sorry your mother is still missing. As to the baby, here is the Namus link to the baby's case. I would suggest contacting the investigator or Namus contact to find out if there is DNA for the baby.

Unidentified Person Case
 
Housec7 said:
This is my mother. How can I go about checking the DNA for
The baby. Did anyone report what happened to the mother?
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I would like to talk to you and have you talk to my mom. Our moms were good friends and coworkers. One of the last times they talked your mom asked my mom to get a photo of you and your brother from her office. My mom still has the photo. Please let me know if you would be willing to talk, and I will find a way to get you my personal details.
 
AWerner20 said:
I would like to talk to you and have you talk to my mom. Our moms were good friends and coworkers. One of the last times they talked your mom asked my mom to get a photo of you and your brother from her office. My mom still has the photo. Please let me know if you would be willing to talk, and I will find a way to get you my personal details.
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Please contact me at housec7@gmail.com
 
No exclusions listed on Linda’s NamUs profile :( I hope it’s because they just haven’t been entered. I’ve been looking at a Jane Doe from Michigan for a little while now and it seems like she could be Linda...

My observations based on information known in both cases:
-Linda disappeared from Dallas, Texas around November 8, 1985 when she was 8 months pregnant.
-Linda would have given birth around the first part of December 1985.
-UID was discovered in Detroit, Michigan on February 10, 1987, just a few days after her death.
-UID was lactating, had a recent episiotomy scar, and was estimated to have given birth between 8 weeks to 1 year prior to her death.
-In February 1987 Linda’s child would have been right around a year and 2 months old (14 months) (give or take a couple of weeks).
-From what I understand, lactating 14 months after giving birth is not unheard of, though I’m not certain.
-Linda would have been a few years older than what the UID is estimated to be. Depending on when Linda weighed 160-170 pounds, that could have been pregnancy weight that was lost by the time the UID was found and weighing 114 pounds. Linda shows to be 3 inches taller, if that’s the correct height. Eye color, hair color and style match. I was able to find a few other photos of Linda that resemble the sketch of UID more than some of the others. JMOO
I guess a few questions would be, how did she come to be in Michigan? And what happened to her baby?

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8272
Female, White / Caucasian
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Reconstruction by Jane Wankmiller; victim's rings​

Date of Discovery: February 10, 1987 (Nov 8, 1985 )
Location of Discovery: Detroit, Michigan (Dallas, Texas)
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
Cause of Death: Homicide by stabbing
Estimated Age: Adult Pre 30; 16-25 years old (30 years old)
Height: 5' 6" , Measured 5’9”
Weight: 114 lbs , Measured 160-170 lbs
Hair Color: Brown; Blonde highlights with reddish tints, layered and tapered with a long nape, up-dated "shag" cut. Professionally done within two weeks of death. (No discoloration at the root to indicate natural hair color.) (Blonde/strawberry)
Eye Color: Hazel or light brown (Green)
Piercing: Earlobes are pierced once.

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Episiotomy Scar (likely given birth within 8 weeks to one year prior to death, she was still lactating. Blood type O-Was a secreter, slender build with good muscle tone, her finger and toe nails were painted with sparkle nail polish. (8 months pregnant)

Jewelry: Two silver rings (costume jewelry) - one with a thin band and a small roped round design, one larger with marquee cut center clear stone and surrounding round clear stones on steps. Both worn on her left hand, the thin band on pointer finger, the larger on her ring finger.

Circumstances of Discovery: The victim's body was located in a landfill near Harper Avenue in East Detroit. She had been stabbed to death, her throat slit and was likely sexually assaulted. Her body was exhumed in November 2014 in order to obtain a DNA sample, which later proved insufficient for profiling. In June 2018, investigators stated they would attempt DNA extraction a second time.

Dentals: Available (gold caps on back teeth)
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing: Black bikini panties, well worn.
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Investigating Agencies:
Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office- Quintina Glover: (313) 833-2504 / meohelp(at)waynecounty.com
Detroit Police Department, Mike Russell: (313) 596-2260 or 1-800-649-3777 / homicide@(at)detroitmi.gov

NCIC Case Number: U235652234
ME/C Case Number: 87-1243
NCMEC Case Number: 1184291

Regional Program Specialist:
Lori Bruski (817) 718-7904 Lori.Bruski@unthsc.edu

List of Exclusions:
MP2544 Kimberly King 09/15/1979 Macomb MI
MP27605 Terry Gayton 09/22/1984 Oakland MI
MP30894 Cindy Moore 05/23/1985 Oakland MI
MP20211 Cynthia Coleman 09/03/1986 San Diego CA
MP11390 Sandra Lowe 01/05/1987 Orange CA (X2
MP11914 Sheri Swims 08/19/1986 Miami-Dade FL (X3)
MP5074 Wendy Huggy 04/07/1982 Pinellas FL
MP8253 Deborah McCall 11/05/1979 DuPage IL
MP5308 Melinda Creech 09/05/1979 Madison IN
MP4236 Londa Young 03/29/1986 Calcasieu LA
MP643 Erica Franolich 10/13/1986 Schoharie NY
MP28393 Tina Walls 01/26/1987 Harrison MS
MP6340 Catherine Malcolmson 08/13/1985 Middlesex MA

Sources:
 
Just some additional information on Linda:

Name: “Linda Ann Williams”
Date of Birth: October 1, 1956
Place of Birth: Shreveport, Louisiana
Southwood High School in Shreveport, LA.
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1972 Sophomore
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1973 Junior, 1974 Senior
Married C.T. Harrell, Dallas, TX. 1973-1978 (1 child)
Married C.L. House, Dallas, TX. 1978-1983 (1 child)
Wedding Announcement: Dec 16, 1973 Shreveport, LA
“The Times”
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Happy Birthday, Mom, wherever you are!

Dallas Police Department, I hope you have changed your policies and do a better job of investigating other missing person cases. For those that don’t know my mother, Linda Ann House went missing on November 8, 1985. At the time she was 8 months pregnant at the time with her then boyfriend's child. His name was James “Jim” Watkins. He worked for a place in Dallas called Watkins and Associates, I believe it was an architectural firm. The little that I have been told by authorities was that they contacted Mr. Watkins and he first denied knowing her. The next time they approached him he had directed them to talk to his attorney. To our family’s knowledge, that is where it stopped. On that day, we didn’t just lose a mother, a daughter, a sister, or a friend, but we also lost my soon to be sister. A few years back I went to speak with the Department of Public Safety as they have this case as well. They took my DNA to run in the national cadaver lab but nothing matched. They said that their cold case department would look into it. After me calling them multiple times their response was, no new leads. Well of course there won’t be any new leads until you go out and find them. I think enough is enough and I will start my own investigation into finding out what happened. If anyone knows of an organization that helps in these types of cases please PM me. If anyone knows anyone in law enforcement that can be of any assistance please PM me. Feel free to share. #justiceforLindaHouse
 
Housec7 said:
Happy Birthday, Mom, wherever you are!

Dallas Police Department, I hope you have changed your policies and do a better job of investigating other missing person cases. For those that don’t know my mother, Linda Ann House went missing on November 8, 1985. At the time she was 8 months pregnant at the time with her then boyfriend's child. His name was James “Jim” Watkins. He worked for a place in Dallas called Watkins and Associates, I believe it was an architectural firm. The little that I have been told by authorities was that they contacted Mr. Watkins and he first denied knowing her. The next time they approached him he had directed them to talk to his attorney. To our family’s knowledge, that is where it stopped. On that day, we didn’t just lose a mother, a daughter, a sister, or a friend, but we also lost my soon to be sister. A few years back I went to speak with the Department of Public Safety as they have this case as well. They took my DNA to run in the national cadaver lab but nothing matched. They said that their cold case department would look into it. After me calling them multiple times their response was, no new leads. Well of course there won’t be any new leads until you go out and find them. I think enough is enough and I will start my own investigation into finding out what happened. If anyone knows of an organization that helps in these types of cases please PM me. If anyone knows anyone in law enforcement that can be of any assistance please PM me. Feel free to share. #justiceforLindaHouse
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Thank you for joining the thread! I’m terribly sorry about your mother and sister and the lack of investigation into their disappearance. I’m glad to see you looking into it! There are many great people here who would help in any way they can...so feel free to ask.

I would recommend becoming a verified insider here on WS so that you’re able to speak freely about your mother and her case without having to quote or link specific sources. Here is the information on that process; Verified Professional and Insider Members

Thanks again!
 
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