Identified! NV - Washoe Co., WhtFem 156UFNV, 25-35, Sheep's Flat Trail, Jul'82 - Mary Edith Silvani

[AliceInPain]

Do they mean they know who the grandparents/parents/possible siblings are, but they can't find them?

 

[folieadeuxnola]

Do they mean they know who the grandparents/parents/possible siblings are, but they can't find them?

They are pretty sure they have the family but their looking for proof that they have the correct family.

Now that you said that .... could the proof their looking for be DNA ?

 

[ntt1]

Or they could think they have the right family, just are looking for branches/people in the tree that could be assumed to be missing?

 

[leilarose68]

Anyone who is willing to travel (within your state or tri-state area) to look though yearbooks or libraries for this case (or potentially others in the future) should contact DDP at admin@dnadoeproject.org

They have mentioned that they are compiling a list of 'boots on the ground' volunteers and you potentially could be a huge help!

 

[carbuff]

I'd be glad to volunteer, but which tri-state area are they looking for? NYC area? Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana? Greater Pittsburgh? Chicagoland? Or even Danville? (The last is a joke.)

 

[leilarose68]

I'd be glad to volunteer, but which tri-state area are they looking for? NYC area? Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana? Greater Pittsburgh? Chicagoland? Or even Danville? (The last is a joke.)

They aren't publicly saying where she was likely from but if your area is relevant & they could use extra help I'm sure they'll let you know! Also, your area might be relevant for future cases even if it isn't for Sheepflat Doe. They are compiling a list of interested people.

And sorry, I'm the one who said tri-state area, not them! Didn't mean to confuse lol. Just trying to communicate that anyone who is willing to travel in or out of state to potentially do some research now or in the future, should let them know.

 

[folieadeuxnola]

I'd be glad to volunteer, but which tri-state area are they looking for? NYC area? Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana? Greater Pittsburgh? Chicagoland? Or even Danville? (The last is a joke.)

Here is the complete post... DDP has mentioned on several occasions that they have a volunteer list and to contact them directly to be added. Believe that now their getting a bit more experience into the process and are detail organizing lists as to what, where an whom that could provide assistance on their cases.

If you ever need any yearbooks checkedbout or anything else in northeast ok I don’t mind-I don’t even need to know what exactly your looking for and I’m sure others in other areas where you are not would do the same to help.

Thanks SM! Send us an email at admin@dnadoeproject.org and we'll add you to our list of resources. A special section just for boots on the ground

(We've had a few contact us, and you all could be helpful for hunting down things that are not online.)

You take Danville and I'll take Who-ville .....

 

[leilarose68]

Sheepflat Jane Doe has been 'tentatively' identified!

DNA Doe Project

"DDP would like to report that Sheep Flat Jane Doe has been tentatively identified, pending final confirmation. Our Jane Doe was born in Michigan and her father was Italian. We should be able to provide more details once confirmed."

 

[Springrain]

So exciting!!

 

[Alleykins]

Thanks for the update, leila! This is great news.

 

[folieadeuxnola]

Jane Doe has been 'tentatively' identified!!!!

DNA Doe Project

"DDP would like to report that Sheep Flat Jane Doe has been tentatively identified, pending final confirmation. Our Jane Doe was born in Michigan and her father was Italian. We should be able to provide more details once confirmed."

Gimminy Crickets .... time to Folie Dance

so excited

..... can't wait for the final identification

 

[rats]

Jane Doe has been 'tentatively' identified!

DNA Doe Project

"DDP would like to report that Sheep Flat Jane Doe has been tentatively identified, pending final confirmation. Our Jane Doe was born in Michigan and her father was Italian. We should be able to provide more details once confirmed."

Just saw that!! I'm so excited!! Can't wait til they release her name. Keep an eye out for pressers!

 

[Owutatangledweb]

So glad to hear this. I'm thinking she's one of the unreported missing or they wouldn't have released what they did.

 

[carbuff]

Fingers crossed!

 

[Lewie]

Do you think there’s going to be an arrest before they release her ID?

 

[folieadeuxnola]

Do you think there’s going to be an arrest before they release her ID?

Hmmm.... very good question

 

[hey2525]

Hopefully her name isn't withheld.

 

[leilarose68]

Do you think there’s going to be an arrest before they release her ID?

I was just thinking about this. I feel like DDP wouldn't have posted this if they didn't expect a fairly imminent public confirmation from LE.

 

[leilarose68]

Hopefully her name isn't withheld.

Considering that her death was a homicide I will be quite surprised if it's withheld.

 

[hey2525]

Considering that her death was a homicide I will be quite surprised if it's withheld.

They might not release it if there's an ongoing criminal investigation.