Gail Marlene Johnson was a woman who was found deceased in New Brighton, Minnesota on September 15, 2000.
She was identified by the DNA Doe Project in September 2023.
Case[]
On September 15, 2000, two people walking on a swampy trail in Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, discovered the nude mummified remains of a young woman. The woman's remains had likely lain undiscovered for between 45 days and six months.
An autopsy determined the woman to be Caucasian with possible Native ancestry, standing at about 5'5", and in the age range of 25 to 50 years old. She suffered from Osteoarthritis in her back and hips and had a healed fracture on her right middle finger. She had extensive prior dental work, that included root canals on three teeth, all four wisdom teeth being removed and a single missing upper left tooth that would have been noticeable when she smiled.
An extensive search of the area uncovered a single white tennis-type shoe that is presumed to belong to the decedent, but nothing else of significance.
Characteristics[]
- Strawberry blond to auburn hair, medium length.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Single white tennis shoe found on scene.
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