CA CA - Los Angeles, HispFem 548UFCA, 18-21, near Descending Drive, cross tattoo, Aug'76

Romulus · Mar 12, 2017

The Doe Network:
Case File 548UFCA

Tattoo on inner left ankle

Unidentified White/Hispanic Female

The victim was discovered on August 20, 1976 in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Several days prior to discovery

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 18-21 years old
Approximate Height and Weight: 5'3" (160 cm); 100 lbs (45 kg).
Distinguishing Characteristics: Medium length, dark brown hair. She had a tattoo on her inner left ankle consisting of a name below a cross with three rays emanating from the top of the cross. The name is believed to be "Louie" or "Louise".

Case History
The victim was located approximately twenty feet from Descending Drive in Hacienda Heights, California on August 20, 1976.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Office
Cold Case Unit
Detective Richard Kennerly
323-890-5500
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
LASD/ME Case Number:
76-15138-1454-011 / 7610177
NCIC Number:
U-762002329
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Cold Case Unit

DOE http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/548ufca.html

Romulus · Mar 10, 2020

Bump!

victoriarobinson642 · Mar 10, 2020

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Distance is a bit far, but everything else matches up.

carbuff · Mar 10, 2020

I initially read the tattoo as "Laurie."

BrownBear · Oct 13, 2021

548UFCA - Unidentified Female

Decedent's tattoo.

Date of Discovery: August 20, 1976
Location of Discovery: Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Days prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 30-40 years old (previously thought to be 18-21)
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 100 to 120 lbs.
Hair: Dark brown, medium length.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: She had a tattoo on her inner left ankle consisting of a name below a cross with three rays emanating from the top of the cross. The name is believed to be "Louie" or "Louise".

Identifiers
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Unknown.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.

Circumstances of Discovery
The decedent was located approximately twenty feet from Descending Drive in Hacienda Heights, California on August 20, 1976.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Coroner Investigator Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512 or 323-343-0754
Agency E-Mail: IDUnit@coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1976-10177

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-Mail: homicideops(at)lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 76-15138-1454-011

NCIC Case Number: U762002329
NamUs Case Number: 4448

Information Source(s)
NamUs
NCMEC Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Cold Case Unit

Admin Notes
Added: 12/5/06; Last Updated: 2/12/20

CA CA - Los Angeles, HispFem 548UFCA, 18-21, near Descending Drive, cross tattoo, Aug'76

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