How 1982 Murder Victim 'Princess Doe' Was Finally Identified 40 Years Later

May 2024 ยท 1 minute read

The investigators' main goal was to identify the murdered woman, but it was a difficult task. No clues regarding her identity were found at the scene, and she was not in any database that was checked. X-rays of her teeth and her fingerprints were kept for future comparison. According to the Office of the Prosecutor, authorities next sought help from the public. A composite sketch of what the victim would have looked like was circulated to the press in hopes that someone would be able to identify her. Despite their efforts, no one recognized her.

Authorities dubbed the unidentified young woman Princess Doe. She was between 14 and 18 years old, stood at 5 feet 2 inches, weighed 110 pounds, and had brown hair. There were no tattoos, birthmarks, or old scars found on her body (via Princess Doe). The autopsy couldn't pinpoint the exact time of death because of the hot weather and exposure to the elements, but it was estimated to be one to three weeks before her body was discovered.

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