Fairfield County Jane Doe (1993).

MUS-2026-0566

Index entry. Case details compiled from public reporting; our researchers have not verified this file yet.

In June 1993, the remains of an unidentified woman were found in a vacant lot at Lafayette Street and Railroad Avenue in the south end of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Bridgeport Police Department responded to the scene. The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the remains were those of a Black female between 25 and 35 years old who stood 5 feet 3 inches tall. The woman was badly burned, no other identifying characteristics could be determined, and her manner of death was ruled a homicide. A white Asics sneaker and a Reebok sneaker were found near her remains. Her identity has remained unknown for more than thirty years.

1. June 1993

   Her remains are found in a vacant lot at Lafayette Street and Railroad Avenue in Bridgeport. Her death is ruled a homicide.

2. 2015

   The case is entered into NamUs as UP14478 and a composite sketch is released.

3. April 20, 2024

   DNASolves publishes the Connecticut medical examiner partnership with Othram to build a DNA profile. Her identity is still stated to be a mystery.

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