Northampton County Jane Doe was a young African-American girl whose partial skeleton was found in 1983.
Case[]
The remains were found scattered in a wooded area, indicating her body was hidden by someone. She had possibly suffered from chronic ear infections and had endured some sort of trauma to her face, possibly from abuse or an accident. Her cause of death was never established.
She was originally believed by some to be the remaining parts of the St. Louis Jane Doe, but this was ruled out, according to NamUs.
Isotope analysis indicated the decedent had most likely been born in North Carolina.
Characteristics[]
- Trauma to her face that was healing before her death. The trauma could have resulted from an accident or abuse.
- The corner of the mandible had bony remodeling, possibly due to prior injury.
- Healed fracture to the left side of the nose.
- Visited a dentist at least once, evidenced by having two dental fillings.
- Possible otitis externa in both ears.
- Bones show indications of frequent ear infections, commonly known as "Swimmer's ear," or otitis externa.
Exclusions[]
Gallery[]
Sources[]
- Northampton County Jane Doe at NamUs
- Northampton County Jane Doe at the Doe Network
- Northampton County Jane Doe at NCMEC
- University of South Florida
- ↑ Ruled out as the remaining remains for St. Louis Jane Doe (1983).