IL IL - Grundy Co, BlkFem UP17621, 18-23, body in ditch at U.S. Rte 6, Oct'76

[dotr]

Dec 7 2018
Authorities seek public's help in identifying victim of cold case murder
"Grundy County coroner John Callahan says the cold case has troubled him since he joined the office in 1994. Deputy coroner Brandon Johnson says a group of psychics recently said the woman may have been from Gary, Indiana.


The coroner's office plans to exhume the body in spring in an attempt to gather DNA evidence. Johnson says, "This is someone's loved one."

The woman was black, 18 to 23 years old, with a scar on her right hip"

 

[carbuff]

That's interesting about the DNA. I wonder if that means they weren't able to rule Lyrian in or out? Or just hoping to get better information from more advanced techniques?

 

[Al Ka]

I'm pretty sure I read an article stating DNA ruled out Lyrian Barry-Stalling as the Jane Doe. Unfortunately, I can't find the article now.

I think you are referring to this article -

But those hopes were dashed Wednesday when Grundy County Coroner's Officer learned that a DNA test revealed that the body was not that of a daughter reported missing four decades ago by a mom in Chicago. It wasn't the first time, as a Mississippi family made a similar report, but the dates and years have not matched up, said Brandon Johnson, deputy coroner.

Coroner's office: No DNA match in 1976 murder case

So that states that someone unamed from Chicago has been ruled out by DNA and missing from Mississippi (which would be Lyrian Wyvonne Barry) is no longer considered.

Did not other article state there will be exhumation in spring to get Jane Doe's DNA? I am confused now which article is correct or if they do or don't have her DNA.

Edit: Just to add after rereading few posts, yes, maybe they are trying to get additional information on DNA and evidence by exhumation. Hopefully dna evidence of killer too.

 

[Al Ka]

Anyone recognize this sweater? Images released by coroner
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Please take a moment to look at these better images of the sweater found with the decedent. It appears to be a cardigan type-sweater. Unfortunately, there is no brand listed on a tag. There is a tag with a handwritten “L” and another tag with washing/drying instructions.


Note that the brand tag appears to have been cut.

Source - official FB page of coroner for this Jane Doe
1976 Grundy County Unidentified Female Black Cold Case

<MOD NOTE: Original images were broken; edited to include current images as of October 8, 2022>

 

[Bit of hope]

Anyone recognize this sweater? Images released by coroner
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Please take a moment to look at these better images of the sweater found with the decedent. It appears to be a cardigan type-sweater. Unfortunately, there is no brand listed on a tag. There is a tag with a handwritten “L” and another tag with washing/drying instructions.Note that the brand tag appears to have been cut.
Source - official FB page of coroner for this Jane Doe
1976 Grundy County Unidentified Female Black Cold Case <MOD NOTE: Original images were broken; edited to include current images as of October 8, 2022>

Why would there have been a handwritten 'L'? Market sale?

 

[carbuff]

I've seen tags like that on higher quality handmade garments sold through craft and souvenir shops.

 

[Bit of hope]

I did an image revers search and google come's up with 'most likely woven fabric', although it looks more knitted to me. Could it be a Native American pattern? Maybe native American Aztec pattern design?
Native american navajo aztec pattern vector elements design set

 

[dotr]

I did an image revers search and google come's up with 'most likely woven fabric', although it looks more knitted to me. Could it be a Native American pattern? Maybe native American Aztec pattern design?
Native american navajo aztec pattern vector elements design set

Had been thinking the same thing, the colours red, white and black are appropriate, imo. Somewhat surprised to see these NA designs are at a UK link. The design does seem to be Aztec.
Native american blanket | Etsy

Native American Fabric | Zazzle.co.uk

 

[carbuff]

It seems to be a patterned knit, not woven--if you look beside the tags in the closeup photo, you can see the stitches clearly.

 

[Bit of hope]

It seems to be a patterned knit, not woven--if you look beside the tags in the closeup photo, you can see the stitches clearly.

I agree...edited my post with it.....after brightly looking.

 

[Adrian_Almost_Sleuth]

Is there a post mortem photo? I find it easier to compare to possible missing persons.

 

[Bit of hope]

Is there a post mortem photo? I find it easier to compare to possible missing persons.

I can't remember ever seeing one.

 

[Al Ka]

Is there a post mortem photo? I find it easier to compare to possible missing persons.

It was in Namus when she was first listed there earlier this year. It is gone now or just not available to public anymore. Not sure if anyone saved it. I have not seen it but apparently it was very gruesome, probably due to her headshot wound.

 

[carbuff]

There's a lot of stuff in Namus that is restricted to investigators. Too many crazy people doing sick things with photos.

 

[iulia]

Grundy County Coroner's Office exhumes Jane Doe | Morris Herald-News

BRACEVILLE – The Grundy County Coroner's Office is trying a new tactic to identify a woman found dead in Grundy County more than 40 years ago.

On Tuesday, representatives of the coroner's office were on hand as the woman's body was exhumed from an unmarked grave in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery.

 

[dotr]

Body exhumed in 42-year old cold case
Dec 20 2018
"GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- After several tips on a 42-year old cold case fell through, the coroner decided to exhume the body."

"This week, the coroner decided to exhume the body and send some remains to a Texas lab to retrieve evidence. They hope to have those results within a year."

 

[Bit of hope]

Body exhumed in 42-year old cold case
Dec 20 2018
"GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- After several tips on a 42-year old cold case fell through, the coroner decided to exhume the body."

"This week, the coroner decided to exhume the body and send some remains to a Texas lab to retrieve evidence. They hope to have those results within a year."

Such good news....thumbs up for this wonderful human being. I hope this will bring her home.

 

[Gardener1850]

Grundy County Coroner John Callahan said Friday the case will be discussed at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 on The Vanished Podcast, which was created in 2016 by Marissa Jones to examine missing person cases. The podcast can be heard via iTunes or at: thevanishedpodcast.com.

Callahan, Jones and Deputy Coroner Brandon Johnson will speak on the podcast.

Podcast to look at '76 Jane Doe case in Grundy County | The Times

 

[MizKim]

I've seen tags like that on higher quality handmade garments sold through craft and souvenir shops.

I've seen tags like that on higher quality handmade garments sold through craft and souvenir shops.

Anyone recognize this sweater? Images released by coroner
===
Please take a moment to look at these better images of the sweater found with the decedent. It appears to be a cardigan type-sweater. Unfortunately, there is no brand listed on a tag. There is a tag with a handwritten “L” and another tag with washing/drying instructions.

Note that the brand tag appears to have been cut.

Source - official FB page of coroner for this Jane Doe
1976 Grundy County Unidentified Female Black Cold Case <MOD NOTE: Original images were broken; edited to include current images as of October 8, 2022>

The RN number is for Alan Originals Inc. out of New York. Didn't have time to research more about the company.

Registered Identification Number Database

 

[Al Ka]

The RN number is for Alan Originals Inc. out of New York. Didn't have time to research more about the company.

Registered Identification Number Database

Thank you, that is great information. I can't find anyting about that company so far unfortunately, only as listed in the same register at 34 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 which is office building with 12 stores in NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan. Many different businesses on each floor. Link - 34 W 27th St, New York City | 42Floors

I wonder how big the company was and if they distributed around east coast mainly. Or if company was smaller and "artistic", it would narrow things down.