Chicago Jane Doe was a young woman found murdered on May 24, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois. She is believed to be a victim of a suspected serial killer.
Case[]
The victim's mostly naked body was discovered in an alley behind 4837 South Champlain Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. She had been raped and strangled.
Gregory Clepper, a suspected serial killer, was charged in her case. Clepper claimed that the victim was a sex worker and that he met her in the village of Woodlawn. He is believed to have been active between October 22, 1991 and April 23, 1996. This woman is the only victim to remain unidentified.
Despite the suspect's claims, police have stated that the decedent may not have been a sex worker, citing that she may have been offered a ride or abducted.
She was initially reported to be as young as 15, which was later adjusted.
Characteristics[]
- Short, black hair worn in a ponytail with a black ribbon.
- Brown eyes.
- Two piercings in each ear, but no jewelry.
- 6-inch scar on the abdomen.
- Stretch marks.
- Possible history of childbirth.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Pink bodysuit.
- Black bra.
- One sock.
- Black ribbon in hair.
Gallery[]
Exclusions[]
Sources[]
- Chicago Jane Doe at the Doe Network
- Chicago Jane Doe at NamUs UNCENSORED POSTMORTEM WARNING
- Piper Robbins
- Chicago Tribune