Identified! SC - Teresa Marlene Hatchell Sell, 55, death less than yr ago, Oconnee County- 19 June 2019

[KaylaraOwl]

The Coroner emailed me back and said he'd review Athina as a possible match.

 

[KatzEye]

Thank you for submitting and letting us know.

 

[Romulus]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

UNIDENTIFIED
Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP58803
Female, White / Caucasian
Date Found: June 17, 2019
Location Found: Seneca, South Carolina
Estimated Age Range--

General Location: Creek Bed adjacent to Beech DriveSeneca, South Carolina 29678
County: Oconee County
GPS Coordinates--

Circumstances of Recovery: Partial female human remains were discovered on June 17, 2019 in Seneca SC. Subsequent remains were discovered on June 24, 2019 in a creek bed located in Seneca, these remains were decomposed. This female was edentulous (no teeth) all sockets were healed, this female has been without teeth upper & lower for sometime. Anthropology studies suggest that this female may have possibly given birth; studies also suggest this female had possible arthritis. Final anthropology studies are pending at this time and will be uploaded upon completion. This female is presumed deceased two months or greater before discovery. The only article of clothing present at the time of discovery was a sports bra ( be inspired brand) with multiple shades of blue and lime green this sports bra was a size Small due to weathering a distinct pattern could not be determined. No other articles of clothing were present at the time of recovery, no articles of jewelry were present at the time of recovery. No scars or tattoos were identified due to decomposition.
Details of Recovery

Inventory of Remains--
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial remains with soft tissues
Physical Description
Hair Color: Unknown or Completely Bald
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye Color: Unknown or Missing
Right Eye Color: Unknown or Missing
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing
The only article of clothing present at the time of discovery was a sports bra ( be inspired brand) with multiple shades of blue and lime green this sports bra was a size Small due to weathering a distinct pattern could not be determined.

 

[KaylaraOwl]

I think we have a thread on this

 

[KaylaraOwl]

SC - W/F, 25-45 y/o, 61" to 67" tall, death less than yr ago, Oconnee County- 19 June 2019

 

[SouthernMom]

She has been identified and public notice is pending the notification of the family, per her daughters request.

FBI DNA testing identifies woman whose body parts were found in Seneca locations, coroner says

 

[KatzEye]

She has been identified and public notice is pending the notification of the family, per her daughters request.

FBI DNA testing identifies woman whose body parts were found in Seneca locations, coroner says

Also from this article :

Addis said the victim was formerly from Easley and 55 years of age.

The woman's daughter has been contacted and informed of the death of her mother, Addis said.

The daughter has requested Addis withhold the name until Saturday to allow for additional family members to be contacted.

Bringing that out so we can eliminate others who were considered in this case. Also, of note, the victim was 10 years older than they originally thought. Rest in peace, whomever you may be.

 

[KaylaraOwl]

I'm so glad she's been identified!

 

[SouthernMom]

“On Saturday, Addis said the woman was 55-year-old Teresa Marlene Hatchell Sell.
Addis said the victim was formerly from Easley.

The woman's daughter has been contacted and informed of the death of her mother, Addis said.

Investigators are asking for anyone who knows where Sell may have been living recently or with whom she may have been associated to call Seneca police at 864-973-3441.“

FBI DNA testing identifies woman whose body parts were found in Seneca locations, coroner says

 

[SouthernMom]

Snip “SENECA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -- The Oconee County Coroner Office and Seneca Police Department reported today from SLED that a DNA comparison on file has matched the DNA profile established from the body found in late June.

The decedent is Teresa Marlene Hatchell Sell, a woman formerly from Easley and 55 years of age.
Her death remains under investigation by the Seneca Police and Oconee County Coroner Office.

If anyone recognizes her and has any information where Ms. Sell may have been living at or who she may have associated with, is requested to Captain Casey Bowling with the Seneca Police Department at (864) 973-3441. “





Coroner: Seneca remains found in June finally identified as Easley woman

 

[SouthernMom]

“SENECA, S.C. (WSPA) – The Oconee County Coroner’s Office and the Seneca Police Department were notified by SLED that they had received a DNA match for the human remains found last month in Seneca.

The coroner’s office said the remains were those of 55-year-old Teresa Marlene Hatchell Sell.

Sell is formerly from Easley, according to the Oconee County coroner. Their office received information that Sell once resided with her sister who formerly lived in the Seneca area.

The coroner’s office contacted the woman’s daughter. The daughter is working to contact additional family members, the coroner said.

Her death remains under investigation by the Seneca Police and Oconee County Coroner’s Office.

If anyone recognizes her and has any information on where she may have been living or who she may have associated with, you’re asked to contact Captain Casey Bowling with the Seneca Police Department at (864) 973-3441.

Forensic studies continue in attempt to determine her cause and manner of death.

Check back for updates”

Officials ID human remains found in Seneca as 55-year-old woman

 

[KatzEye]

Just noticed Teresa has her name now in the thread title. This makes me smile. I'm wondering if she was possibly homeless, since LE are asking for info about where she lived and with who for the past few months. It almost sounds like she was estranged from her family.

 

[SouthernMom]

Just noticed Teresa has her name now in the thread title. This makes me smile. I'm wondering if she was possibly homeless, since LE are asking for info about where she lived and with who for the past few months. It almost sounds like she was estranged from her family.

That’s so good to see. There is a typo in Oconee County though. There is only one “N”. Lol.

 

[SouthernMom]

“SENECA, S.C. (WSPA) –

The coroner’s office said the remains were those of 55-year-old Teresa Marlene Hatchell Sell.

Sell is formerly from Easley, according to the Oconee County coroner. Their office received information that Sell once resided with her sister who formerly lived in the Seneca area.

Officials ID human remains found in Seneca as 55-year-old woman

The link above says that Teresa once lived with her sister in the Seneca area. I had wondered what connection she had to Seneca when previous news reports listed her as from the Easley area.
Easley is located about 25 miles NE of Seneca.
One would most likely travel Hwy 123 between the two. It’s a busy local 4-6 lane highway that connects Greenville, SC to Clemson, SC and Seneca is one of the larger communities in Oconee County. This info is just to give you an idea of the area where Teresa was found.
Our corner of the Upstate is fast becoming the new retirement capital, or at least one them lol.
I don’t recall ever seeing or hearing of a missing persons bulletin for Teresa Sell.
Hopefully some more info will come out as this is under investigation.
The interesting fact is that there are two other women reported missing in Oconee County.
DISCLAIMER: There has been no info to suggest these cases are related.

 

[Romulus]

Identified: Teresa Marlene Hatchell Sell, 55, who was formerly from Easley.

Coroner: DNA confirms human remains found in Seneca in June are those of Easley woman

www.foxcarolina.com/news/coroner-dna-confirms-human-remains-found-in-seneca-in-june/article_b437a992-aa5b-11e9-884a-3fe92b7c73d5.html

• Jennifer Lindman
  Posted Jul 22, 2019

SENECA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -- The Oconee County Coroner's Office and Seneca Police Department said SLED has found a match for the DNA collected from a woman's remains found in late June.

The investigation began after a homeowner's dog dug up human bones.

Police and deputies searched areas along a creek and eventually discovered more bones, along with a woman's head and torso.

On Saturday, Coroner Karl Addis said DNA evidence revealed the remains are those of Teresa Marlene Hatchell Sell, 55, who was formerly from Easley.

Her death remains under investigation by the Seneca Police and Oconee County Coroner Office.

A cause of death has not yet been determined.