Margaret A. Fetterolf, previously known as Woodlawn Jane Doe, (December 27, 1959 - September 11, 1976), was a girl who was found murdered in 1976 in Baltimore County, Maryland. Fetterolf was originally from Alexandria, Virginia, last seen during 1975.
She was identified with the assistance of BODE Technologies and Othram.
Case
Margaret Fetterolf was found lying along a road near a cemetery. Her body was covered in a white sheet with bandannas covering her face. She was bound, beaten, and had been strangled with a ligature. Chlorpromazine was found in her system, which may have been used to sedate her. Fetterolf was also violently raped.
Many missing individuals have been excluded from the case. Isotope testing indicated the victim likely spent time in a populous region of the Northeastern United States, such as Boston, Massachusetts, or New York State. At least one of the keys she carried was manufactured in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She is commonly listed as White, but she may have had full or partial Hispanic Ancestry.
2015 developments
A tip linked the girl to a family from Puerto Rico or Colombia that immigrated to Boston and resided in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. She may have also attended school near that location, using the names “Jasmine” or “Jassy.” This development received high levels of media attention, yet nothing could be confirmed after five years.
Characteristics
- Dark brown to black, wavy hair.
- Widow's peak.
- Brown eyes.
- Olive complexion.
- Presence of a sedative drug in her system, suggesting she may have been institutionalized or suffered from a mental illness.
- This could also be explained by her killer(s) having ties to such a location.
- O+ blood type.
- Scar on her left thigh and several on her knees.
- Pierced ears.
- Several teeth were previously extracted.
- Rotation of one tooth indicated she did not receive orthodontic care.
- Crude tattoo of the letters "JP" or various combinations of the letters "J," "S," "P," "D" or "B."
Clothing and accessories
- Beige or white pullover.
- Corduroy Levi jeans that were beige or yellow.
- Leather, tan moccasins.
- White bra.
- Rawhide necklace with a turquoise bead.
Belongings
- Two keys on a safety pin, believed to be for a night latch and a house.
Gallery
Sources
- Margaret Fetterolf at the Doe Network
- Margaret Fetterolf on WikipediaPOSTMORTEM WARNING
- DNASolves
- The Washington Post
- Baltimore County Government
- Case timeline
- Margaret Fetterolf at Find a Grave