CA CA - Orange Co, Fem HC499, 13-20, burned in metal trash bin, prior pregnancy, Apr'86

The Doe Network:
Hot Case 499
[FONT=&amp]Unidentified Female[/FONT]

• The victim was discovered on April 24, 1986 in Garden Grove, Orange County, California
• Burned beyond recognition

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[FONT=&amp]Vital Statistics
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  [*]Estimated age: 13-20 years old
  [*]Approximate Height and Weight: 5'0"-5'5"; 100 lbs.
  [*]Distinguishing Characteristics: Ethnicity unknown, but Black has been ruled out. No hair, eyes or identifiable features found. Slight build; she may have had a prior pregnancy. Found positive for cocaine. No obvious cause of death.
  [*]Fingerprints: Not available
• Dentals: Available; 2 fillings.
• DNA: Available.

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[FONT=&amp]Case History
The victim was located, burning in a metal trash bin in front of 'Touch of Class Auto Body and Paint' at 11591 Anabel Street, in Garden Grove, California on April 24, 1986.[/FONT]

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[FONT=&amp]Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Orange County Coroner
714-647-7400
Email
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Garden Grove Police Department
Detective Robert Romaine
714-741-5838
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.[/FONT][FONT=&amp]Agency Case Number:
86-02061-KG[/FONT][FONT=&amp]NCIC Number:
U-430021583
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.[/FONT][FONT=&amp]Source Information:
Orange County Sheriff-Coroner
Garden Grove Police Department
Doe Link
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http://www.doenetwork.org/hot/hotcase499.html

1444UFCA - Unidentified Female


Date of Discovery: April 24, 1986
Location of Discovery: Garden Grove, Orange County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 1 day prior
State of Remains: Burned
Cause of Death: Undetermined

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 13-20 years old
Race: Unknown; Black has been excluded
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'5"
Weight: 100 lbs.
Hair Color: Unknown.
Eye Color: Unknown.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Left hand was noticably smaller than right. Left ulna was also smaller. Slight build. Possibly gave birth or had late-term abortion. Cocaine was in her system.

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

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: None.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.

Circumstances of Discovery
The decedent's body was discovered in a burning metal trash bin in front of ouch of Class Auto Body and Paint at 11591 Anabel Street.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Orange County Coroner's Department
Agency Contact Person: Scott Hayes
Agency Phone Number: 714-647-7400
Agency E-Mail: coroner@ocsd.org
Agency Case Number: 86-02061-KG

Agency Name: Garden Grove Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 714-741-5838
Agency E-Mail: police(at)garden-grove.org
Agency Case Number: 86-17486

NCIC Case Number: U430021583
NamUs Case Number: 7657
Former Hot Case Number: 499

Information Source(s)
Namus
Orange County Coroner's Department
Garden Grove Police Department
1444UFCA

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Linda Grimm CA
Kelly Harris MI
Susan Riedling KY
Amy Yachimec AZ
Denise Rodriguez CA
Ginger Rink CA

The difference in hand and ulna size is interesting, perhaps it could indicate she had a syndrome/condition? I'd imagine that would narrow down the search

kinda wonder if the person who did it put her in the metal can because they didnt expect it to melt

Article clipped from The Los Angeles Times
Doesn't say much new but the police did say they believed it was a homicide